Vigor Brown
NZ politician (1854-1942) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Vigor Brown (18 June 1854 – 2 September 1942), known as Vigor Brown,[1] was a New Zealand Member of Parliament for Napier, in the North Island. He was Mayor of Napier for a total of 18 years. He was a well-known figure in his adopted city, a successful businessman, and involved in many clubs and organisations.
Quick Facts MP, Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Napier ...
Vigor Brown MP | |
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Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Napier | |
In office 17 November 1908 – 1922 | |
Preceded by | Alfred Fraser |
Succeeded by | Lew McIlvride |
8th Mayor of Napier | |
In office 1907–1917 | |
In office 1919–1921 | |
In office 1927–1933 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1854-06-18)18 June 1854 London |
Died | 2 September 1942(1942-09-02) (aged 88) Napier |
Political party | Liberal (1908–20) Reform (1920–25) |
Relations | James Drysdale Brown (brother) |
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