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John Ballance

14th Premier of New Zealand (1839-1893)

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John Ballance was a New Zealand politician who served as the 14th premier of New Zealand from January 1891 until his death in April 1893. He governed as the leader of New Zealand's first organised political party, the New Zealand Liberal Party, which was formed shortly after the 1890 election.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
County Antrim wd
Died
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Place of death
Wellington wd
Citizenship
Ireland, New Zealand wd
Occupation
politician, journalist wd
Political party
New Zealand Liberal Party wd

Positions held wd

  • Prime Minister of New Zealand (24 January 1891 – 27 April 1893)
  • Minister of Finance (24 January 1891 – 27 April 1893)
  • Minister for Māori Development (24 January 1891 – 4 February 1891)
  • Leader of the Opposition (2 July 1889 – 23 January 1891)
  • Minister for Māori Development (16 August 1884 – 8 October 1887)
  • Minister of Defence (16 July 1884 – 8 October 1887)
  • Minister of Finance (12 March 1878 – 1 July 1879)
  • Minister of Education of New Zealand (12 January 1878 – 1 July 1879)
  • Member of the New Zealand Parliament

Questions

When was John Ballance born?
John Ballance was born on 27 March 1839 in County Antrim.
What positions has John Ballance held?
Positions held by John Ballance include: Prime Minister of New Zealand (1891–1893); Minister of Finance (1891–1893); Minister for Māori Development (1891–1891); Leader of the Opposition (1889–1891); Minister for Māori Development (1884–1887).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): John Ballance · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q980417 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: John Ballance 1880.jpg by W H Clarke (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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