James FitzGerald (New Zealand politician), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

James FitzGerald (New Zealand politician)

New Zealand politician

Date of Birth: 04-Mar-1818

Place of Birth: Bath, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 02-Aug-1896

Profession: politician, trade unionist

Nationality: New Zealand

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

James Edward FitzGerald (4 March 1818 – 2 August 1896) was a New Zealand politician.
According to some historians, he should be considered the country's first Prime Minister, although a more conventional view is that neither he nor his successor (Thomas Forsaith) should properly be given that title.
He was a notable campaigner for New Zealand self-governance.
He was the first Superintendent of the Canterbury Province.