James Allen (New Zealand politician)
New Zealand politician and diplomat (1855–1942) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sir James Allen GCMG KCB VD (10 February 1855 – 28 July 1942) was a prominent New Zealand politician and diplomat. He held a number of the most important political offices in the country, including Minister of Finance and Minister of Foreign Affairs. He was also New Zealand's Minister of Defence during World War I.
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Sir James Allen | |
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1st Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
In office 24 November 1919 – 28 April 1920 | |
Prime Minister | William Massey |
Succeeded by | Ernest Lee |
21st Minister of Finance | |
In office 4 September 1919 – 28 April 1920 | |
Prime Minister | William Massey |
Preceded by | Sir Joseph Ward |
Succeeded by | William Massey |
In office 10 July 1912 – 12 August 1915 | |
Prime Minister | William Massey |
Preceded by | Arthur Myers |
Succeeded by | Sir Joseph Ward |
13th Minister of Defence | |
In office 10 July 1912 – 28 April 1920 | |
Prime Minister | William Massey |
Preceded by | Arthur Myers |
Succeeded by | Heaton Rhodes |
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Bruce | |
In office 4 May 1892 – 14 April 1920 | |
Preceded by | James Thomson |
Succeeded by | John Edie |
Personal details | |
Born | 10 February 1855 Adelaide, Australia. |
Died | 28 July 1942(1942-07-28) (aged 87) Dunedin New Zealand |
Nationality | New Zealand |
Political party | Reform Party |
Occupation | Politician |
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