1812 - 1893
William Fox (New Zealand) British Activist
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| First Name |
William
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| Last Name |
Fox
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| Birthday |
30th November, 1811
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| Birthplace |
South Shields, England
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| Died |
23rd June, 1893
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| Place of Death |
Auckland, New Zealand
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| Nationality |
British
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| Occupation |
Activist
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Sir William Fox KCMG (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 Māori 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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