William Fitzherbert (New Zealand politician)
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Sir William Fitzherbert KCMG (15 August 1810 – 6 February 1891) was a New Zealand politician. He served as Minister of Finance, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Speaker of the Legislative Council.
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Sir William Fitzherbert | |
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5th Speaker of the Legislative Council | |
In office 1879–1887 | |
Preceded by | John Richardson |
Succeeded by | George Waterhouse |
In office 1887–1891 | |
Preceded by | George Waterhouse |
Succeeded by | Harry Atkinson |
4th Speaker of the House of Representatives | |
In office 1876–1879 | |
Preceded by | Dillon Bell |
Succeeded by | Maurice O'Rorke |
8th Colonial Treasurer | |
In office 24 November 1864 – 16 October 1865 | |
Prime Minister | Frederick Weld |
Preceded by | Reader Wood |
Succeeded by | Edward Stafford |
In office 24 August 1866 – 28 June 1869 | |
Prime Minister | Edward Stafford |
Preceded by | Francis Jollie |
Succeeded by | Julius Vogel |
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Hutt | |
In office 1858–1879 | |
Preceded by | Alfred Renall Alfred Ludlam |
Succeeded by | Henry Jackson |
2nd Superintendent of Wellington Province | |
In office 28 April 1871 – 1 January 1877 | |
Preceded by | Isaac Featherston |
Succeeded by | None (office abolished) |
Personal details | |
Born | 15 August 1810 Dorset England |
Died | 6 February 1891(1891-02-06) (aged 80) Lower Hutt New Zealand |
Political party | Independent |
Spouse | Sarah Jane Leigh |
Relations | Patrick Buckley (son in law) |
Children | Henry William |
Profession | politician, merchant |
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