# Alfred Domett

_Prime Minister of New Zealand (1811-1887)_

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> Alfred Domett was the fourth premier of New Zealand, a close friend of the poet Robert Browning and author of the epic poem Ranolf and Amohia, a South Sea Day Dream. Born in England, he emigrated to New Zealand in 1842 and remained there for a further thirty years, holding many significant political posts.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 20 May 1811 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1360069#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Camberwell ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1360069#P19))
- **Died:** 2 November 1887 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1360069#P570))
- **Place of death:** London ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1360069#P20))
- **Citizenship:** New Zealand ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1360069#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; poet; barrister; writer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1360069#P106))
- **Education:** St John's College ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1360069#P69))
- **Positions held:** Prime Minister of New Zealand (6 August 1862 – 30 October 1863) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1360069#P39))
- **Awards:** Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1360069#P166))

## Questions

**When was Alfred Domett born?**  
Alfred Domett was born on 20 May 1811 in Camberwell.

**What positions has Alfred Domett held?**  
Positions held by Alfred Domett include: Prime Minister of New Zealand (1862–1863).

**Where did Alfred Domett study?**  
Alfred Domett was educated at St John's College.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Alfred Domett](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Domett) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q1360069](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1360069) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Alfred Domett c1870-1887.jpg by National Library NZ on The Commons from Wellington, New Zealand (No restrictions)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Alfred_Domett_c1870-1887.jpg)

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## Cite this page

"Alfred Domett". DigiNepal. Last updated 2 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/alfred-domett. Retrieved 14 November 2026.