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frederick whitaker

Personal details

Full Name:

  • Frederick Whitaker

Lifetime:

  • 23 Apr 1812–4 Dec 1891

Premier:

30 Oct 1863–24 Nov 1864; 21 Apr 1882–25 Sept 1883

Age on becoming Premier:

51

Electorate:

None - member of the Legislative Council

Biography
Frederick Whitaker

Despite Frederick Whitaker’s advanced views on electoral reform, this two-time premier tarnished his reputation by land speculation and confiscation.

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  • Main image: Frederick Whitaker

    Head and shoulders portrait of Sir Frederick Whitaker, circa 1870s. Taken by an unidentified photographer and printed in the New Zealand Free Lance 1924 Christmas Annual.