When was William Fox born?

William Fox was born on 2 September 1812 in South Shields.

What positions has William Fox held?

Positions held by William Fox include: Prime Minister of New Zealand (1873–1873); Prime Minister of New Zealand (1869–1872); Minister for Māori Development (1861–1863); Prime Minister of New Zealand (1861–1862); Attorney-General of New Zealand (1861–1861).

Where did William Fox study?

William Fox was educated at Wadham College, Durham School.

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William Fox

Premier of New Zealand in the 19th century, company agent, explorer and artist (1812–1893)

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Sir William Fox was a New Zealand politician who was the second premier of New Zealand in 1856, from 1861 to 1862, from 1869 to 1872, and in 1873. Serving while New Zealand was still a British colony, he was known for his confiscation of Māori land rights, his contributions to the education system, and his work to increase New Zealand's autonomy from Britain.

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Born: 2 September 1812 wd
Place of birth: South Shields wd
Died: 23 June 1893 wd
Place of death: Auckland wd
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Colony of New Zealand wd
Occupation: politician, lawyer, painter, barrister wd
Education: Wadham College, Durham School wd

Positions held wd

Prime Minister of New Zealand (3 March 1873 – 8 April 1873)
Prime Minister of New Zealand (28 June 1869 – 10 September 1872)
Minister for Māori Development (18 December 1861 – 30 October 1863)
Prime Minister of New Zealand (12 July 1861 – 6 August 1862)
Attorney-General of New Zealand (12 July 1861 – 2 August 1861)
Prime Minister of New Zealand (20 May 1856 – 2 June 1856)
Attorney-General of New Zealand (20 May 1856 – 2 June 1856)
Member of the New Zealand Parliament

Awards wd

Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George

Questions

When was William Fox born?: William Fox was born on 2 September 1812 in South Shields.
What positions has William Fox held?: Positions held by William Fox include: Prime Minister of New Zealand (1873–1873); Prime Minister of New Zealand (1869–1872); Minister for Māori Development (1861–1863); Prime Minister of New Zealand (1861–1862); Attorney-General of New Zealand (1861–1861).
Where did William Fox study?: William Fox was educated at Wadham College, Durham School.

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