William Fox (politician), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

William Fox (politician)

Premier of New Zealand

Date of Birth: 02-Sep-1812

Place of Birth: South Shields, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 23-Jun-1893

Profession: lawyer, politician, painter

Nationality: New Zealand

Zodiac Sign: Virgo


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About William Fox (politician)

  • Sir William Fox (20 January 1812 – 23 June 1893) was the second Premier of New Zealand and held that office on four separate occasions in the 19th century, while New Zealand was still a colony.
  • He was known for his confiscation of Maori land rights, his contributions to the education system (such as establishing the University of New Zealand), and his work to increase New Zealand's autonomy from Britain.
  • He has been described as determined and intelligent, but also as bitter and "too fond" of personal attacks.
  • Different aspects of his personality are emphasised by different accounts, changing mainly due to the reviewers' political beliefs.

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