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John Hall

New Zealand politician (1824-1907)

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Sir John Hall was a New Zealand politician who served as the 12th premier of New Zealand from 1879 to 1882. He was born in Kingston upon Hull, England, the third son of George Hall, a captain in the navy. At the age of ten he was sent to school in Switzerland and his education continued in Paris and Hamburg. After returning to England and being employed by the Post Office, at the age of 27 he decided to emigrate. He was also Mayor of Christchurch.

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Born
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Place of birth
Kingston upon Hull wd
Died
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Place of death
Christchurch wd
Citizenship
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland wd
Occupation
politician wd

Positions held wd

  • Prime Minister of New Zealand (8 October 1879 – 21 April 1882)
  • Member of the New Zealand Parliament

Awards wd

  • Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (1882)

Questions

When was John Hall born?
John Hall was born on 18 December 1824 in Kingston upon Hull.
What positions has John Hall held?
Positions held by John Hall include: Prime Minister of New Zealand (1879–1882); Member of the New Zealand Parliament.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): John Hall · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q363671 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Sir John Hall, ca 1880.jpg by Photographer unidentified (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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