William Russell (New Zealand politician)
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Sir William Russell Russell (12 November 1838 – 24 September 1913) was a New Zealand politician from 1870 to 1905. He was a cabinet minister, and was recognised as Leader of the Opposition from 1894 to 1901. Though considered by other politicians to have little sympathy with working people as a major landowner his panache and involvement in local affairs led him to be liked and admired by Hawkes Bay's élite.
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The Honourable Sir William Russell | |
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4th Leader of the Opposition | |
In office 26 June 1894 – 3 July 1901 | |
Deputy | James Allen |
Preceded by | William Rolleston |
Succeeded by | William Massey |
7th Minister of Defence | |
In office 17 October 1889 – 24 January 1891 | |
Prime Minister | Harry Atkinson |
Preceded by | Thomas Fergus |
Succeeded by | Richard Seddon |
11th Minister of Justice | |
In office 17 October 1889 – 24 January 1891 | |
Prime Minister | Harry Atkinson |
Preceded by | Thomas Fergus |
Succeeded by | William Pember Reeves |
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Hawkes Bay | |
In office 22 July 1884 – 20 December 1905 | |
Preceded by | Fred Sutton |
Succeeded by | Alfred Dillon |
Personal details | |
Born | William Russell Russell (1838-11-12)12 November 1838 Sandhurst, Berkshire, England |
Died | 24 September 1913(1913-09-24) (aged 74) Napier, New Zealand |
Spouse | Harriette Julia Hodgkinson |
Relations | Andrew Russell (father) Harold Russell (son) Andrew Hamilton Russell (brother) |
Children | 7 sons & 4 daughters |
Profession | Farmer |
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