Edward Stafford (politician)
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Sir Edward William Stafford GCMG (23 April 1819 – 14 February 1901) served as the third premier of New Zealand on three occasions in the mid 19th century. His total time in office is the longest of any leader without a political party. He is described as pragmatic, logical, and clear-sighted.
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Sir Edward Stafford | |
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3rd Premier of New Zealand | |
In office 2 June 1856 – 12 July 1861 | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Governor | Thomas Gore Browne |
Preceded by | William Fox |
Succeeded by | William Fox |
In office 16 October 1865 – 28 June 1869 | |
Governor | George Grey |
Preceded by | Frederick Weld |
Succeeded by | William Fox |
In office 10 September 1872 – 11 October 1872 | |
Governor | George Bowen |
Preceded by | William Fox |
Succeeded by | George Waterhouse |
6th Colonial Secretary | |
In office 4 November 1856 – 12 July 1861 | |
Preceded by | William Richmond |
Succeeded by | Isaac Featherston |
1st Superintendent of Nelson Province | |
In office 1 August 1853 – September 1856 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | John Perry Robinson |
Personal details | |
Born | Edward William Stafford (1819-04-23)23 April 1819 Edinburgh, Scotland |
Died | 14 February 1901(1901-02-14) (aged 81) London, England |
Political party | None |
Spouses | Emily Wakefield
(m. 1846; died 1857)Mary Bartley
(m. 1859; died 1899) |
Children | 6 |
Alma mater | Trinity College Dublin |
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