William Cargill

Politician

1784 – 1860

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Who was William Cargill?

William Walter Cargill was the founder of the Otago settlement in New Zealand, after serving as an officer in the British Army. He was a Member of Parliament and Otago's first Superintendent.

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Born
Aug 27, 1784
Edinburgh
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Lived in
  • Dunedin
Died
Aug 6, 1860
Dunedin
Resting place
Brompton Cemetery

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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