When was Frederick Weld born?

Frederick Weld was born on 9 May 1823 in Bridport.

What positions has Frederick Weld held?

Positions held by Frederick Weld include: Governor of Tasmania (1875–1880); Governor of Western Australia (1869–1875); Prime Minister of New Zealand (1864–1865); Minister for Māori Development (1860–1861); Member of the New Zealand Parliament (since 1853).

Where did Frederick Weld study?

Frederick Weld was educated at Stonyhurst College.

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Frederick Weld

New Zealand politician and governor of various British colonies (1823-1891)

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Sir Frederick Aloysius Weld, was an English-born New Zealand politician and colonial administrator of various British colonies and territories located in Oceania and Southeast Asia. He was the sixth Prime Minister of New Zealand, and later served as Governor of Western Australia, Governor of Tasmania, and Governor of the Straits Settlements.

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Born: 9 May 1823 wd
Place of birth: Bridport wd
Died: 20 July 1891 wd
Place of death: Chideock wd
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland wd
Occupation: politician wd
Education: Stonyhurst College wd
Spouse: Filumena March Phillipps wd

Positions held wd

Governor of Tasmania (13 January 1875 – 5 April 1880)
Governor of Western Australia (30 September 1869 – 13 January 1875)
Prime Minister of New Zealand (24 November 1864 – 16 October 1865)
Minister for Māori Development (10 November 1860 – 12 July 1861)
Member of the New Zealand Parliament (since 1853)

Awards wd

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi

Questions

When was Frederick Weld born?: Frederick Weld was born on 9 May 1823 in Bridport.
What positions has Frederick Weld held?: Positions held by Frederick Weld include: Governor of Tasmania (1875–1880); Governor of Western Australia (1869–1875); Prime Minister of New Zealand (1864–1865); Minister for Māori Development (1860–1861); Member of the New Zealand Parliament (since 1853).
Where did Frederick Weld study?: Frederick Weld was educated at Stonyhurst College.

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