William Richmond (politician)
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Christopher William Richmond (12 July 1821 – 3 August 1895), generally called William Richmond, was a 19th-century New Zealand politician. He held a number of Cabinet positions between 1856 and 1861. He worked as a lawyer and was appointed a senior judge.
Quick Facts 5th Colonial Secretary, Prime Minister ...
William Richmond | |
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5th Colonial Secretary | |
In office 2 June 1856 – 4 November 1856 | |
Prime Minister | Edward Stafford |
6th Colonial Treasurer | |
In office 4 November 1856 – 25 February 1859 | |
Prime Minister | Edward Stafford |
In office 26 April 1859 – 12 July 1861 | |
Prime Minister | Edward Stafford |
1st Minister of Native Affairs | |
In office 27 August 1858 – 10 November 1860 | |
Prime Minister | Edward Stafford |
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Town of New Plymouth | |
In office 1855–1862 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Christopher William Richmond (1821-07-12)12 July 1821 London, England |
Died | 3 August 1895(1895-08-03) (aged 74) Wellington, New Zealand |
Spouse | Emily Elizabeth Atkinson |
Children | Nine, including Mary Richmond |
Relatives | James Crowe Richmond (brother) Henry Richmond (brother) Maria Atkinson (sister) Walter Fell (son-in-law) Maxwell Richmond (grandson) William Richmond Fell (grandson) |
Occupation | Lawyer, politician, judge |
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