- Born
- October 24, 1888
- Died
- April 1, 1969 (aged 80)
- Known as
- politician
Francis Edward de Groot was an Irish-Australian soldier and furniture maker. He is best known for dramatically interrupting the official opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1932, attempting to slash the ribbon with a military sword while on horseback.
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