William Swainson

Politician

1809 – 1884

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Who was William Swainson?

William Swainson became the second, and last, Attorney-General of the Crown colony of New Zealand and instrumental in setting up the legal system of New Zealand. He was the 1st Speaker of the New Zealand Legislative Council.

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Born
Apr 25, 1809
Lancaster
Religion
  • Anglicanism
Nationality
  • England
  • New Zealand
Profession
Died
Dec 1, 1884
Auckland

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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