John Hall Politician

Sir John Hall (c. 18 December 1824 – 25 June 1907) was born in Kingston upon Hull, England, the third son of George Hall, a Captain in the navy. At the age of ten he was sent to school in Switzerland and his education continued in Paris and Hamburg. After returning to England and being employed by the Post Office, at the age of 27 he decided to emigrate, later becoming the 12th Prime Minister of New Zealand. He was also Mayor of Christchurch.

Personal facts

John Hall
Birth dateDecember 18, 1824
Birth place
Kingston upon Hull
Religion
Anglicanism
Date of deathJune 25, 1907
Place of death
New Zealand

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Office holder

governor
Arthur Hamilton-Gordon 1st Baron Stanmore
monarch
Queen Victoria
office
Mayor of Christchurch
Chairman of the Christchurch Town Council
party
Independent (politician)
region
Selwyn (New Zealand electorate)
relation
Mary Grigg
successor

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