John Charles Watts-Russell Politician
John Charles Watts-Russell JP (1825 – 2 April 1875) was a 19th-century New Zealand politician, a member of the Canterbury Provincial Council and a member of the Legislative Council. He was supposedly the wealthiest of the early settlers, and his homestead became the centre of entertainment in Christchurch. He was a significant runholder and, together with a business partner, was responsible for building up the Canterbury sheep stock.
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| office | New Zealand Legislative Council Canterbury Provincial Council |
|---|---|
| point | -43.5317 172.5699 |