Thomas Langdon (Victorian politician)

Thomas Langdon (13 May 1832 − 27 May 1914) was an Australian politician.

Thomas Langdon MP
Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Korong
In office 1 May 1892 – 1 May 1914
Preceded by	Robert Calvert
Succeeded by	Achilles Gray
Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Avoca
In office 1 May 1892 – 1 May 1914
Preceded by	Benjamin George Davies
Succeeded by	Seat abolished
Chief Secretary of Victoria
In office 4 January 1907 – 27 February 1907
Minister for Labour
In office 4 January 1907 – 27 February 1907
Minister without portfolio
In office 16 February 1904 – 4 January 1907
Personal details
Born	Thomas Langdon 13 May 1832 Somerset, England
Died	27 May 1914 Albert Park, Australia
Political party	Liberal (1909−1914)
Other political affiliations	Ministerialist (until 1902; 1904−1907) Reform League (1902−1904) United Liberal (1907−1908) Liberal (1908–1909)
Spouse(s)	Esther Mary Temlett ​ ​ (m. 1855; died 1860)​ Sarah Ann Coventry ​ (m. 1862)​

Biography

Langdon was born in Somerset, England, and arrived in Melbourne in 1853.

He elected as a member of the Marong Shire Council in 1871, serving as president from 1877 until 1879. He also served on Swan Hill Shire Council.

In 1880, Langdon was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly as the member for Avoca. When the seat was abolished in 1889, he attempted to win the new seat of Korong, but was unsuccessful. He also unsuccessfully contested Dunolly at a by-election the following year.

At the 1892 election, Langdon contested Korong again, and this time was successful. Langdon joined the Bent ministry in 1907. This meant a by-election had to be held in his seat, however he contested and was re-elected. Langdon left Bent's United Liberal Party in 1908, joining the Liberal Party.

Langdon died in 1914, aged 82. The by-election in Korong was won by Achilles Gray.