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Joseph Ward

New Zealand politician (1856–1930)

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Sir Joseph George Ward, 1st Baronet, was a New Zealand politician who served as the 17th prime minister of New Zealand from 1906 to 1912 and from 1928 to 1930. He was a dominant figure in the Liberal and United ministries of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Melbourne wd
Died
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Place of death
Wellington wd
Citizenship
New Zealand wd
Occupation
politician, diplomat wd
Political party
New Zealand Liberal Party wd
Spouse
Theresa Ward wd

Positions held wd

  • Prime Minister of New Zealand (10 December 1928 – 28 May 1930)
  • Minister of Finance (10 December 1928 – 28 May 1930)
  • Minister of Foreign Affairs (10 December 1928 – 28 May 1930)
  • Member of the New Zealand Parliament (4 November 1925 – 8 July 1930)
  • Minister of Finance (12 August 1915 – 21 August 1919)
  • Minister of Agriculture (1 December 1908 – 1 May 1909)
  • Minister of Defence (23 November 1906 – 28 March 1912)
  • Prime Minister of New Zealand (6 August 1906 – 12 March 1912)
  • Minister of Finance (6 August 1906 – 28 March 1912)
  • Member of the New Zealand Parliament (since 1902)
  • Minister of Health (8 November 1900 – 6 August 1906)
  • Member of the New Zealand Parliament (5 August 1897 – 17 December 1919)
  • Minister of Finance (1 May 1893 – 16 June 1896)
  • Member of the New Zealand Parliament (26 September 1887 – 14 July 1897)

Awards wd

  • Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (1930)
  • Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (1901)

Questions

When was Joseph Ward born?
Joseph Ward was born on 26 April 1856 in Melbourne.
What positions has Joseph Ward held?
Positions held by Joseph Ward include: Prime Minister of New Zealand (1928–1930); Minister of Finance (1928–1930); Minister of Foreign Affairs (1928–1930); Member of the New Zealand Parliament (1925–1930); Minister of Finance (1915–1919).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Joseph Ward · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q1371024 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Joseph Ward c. 1906.jpg by Unknown photographer (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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"Joseph Ward". DigiNepal. Last updated 2 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/joseph-ward. Retrieved 6 November 2026.

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