About Arthur Hobbins Wright
Lived 1861 – 1938 (aged 76). Arthur Hobbins Wright was a New Zealand police officer.
Arthur Hobbins Wright (8 April 1861 – 26 January 1938) was a New Zealand policeman and police commissioner. He was born in South Hamlet, Gloucestershire, England in 1861. He was Commissioner of Police from 1 January 1922 until his retirement on 31 January 1926. He died after a short illness in Wellington on 26 January 1938.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Arthur Hobbins Wright's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Arthur Hobbins Wright?
Policeman, police commissioner
When was Arthur Hobbins Wright born?
Arthur Hobbins Wright was born on 8 April 1861.
When did Arthur Hobbins Wright die?
Arthur Hobbins Wright died on 26 January 1938.
What was Arthur Hobbins Wright's occupation?
Arthur Hobbins Wright was a police officer.
What nationality was Arthur Hobbins Wright?
Arthur Hobbins Wright was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Arthur Hobbins Wright
· DBpedia: Arthur Wright (police officer)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arthur Hobbins Wright. https://biography.guide/arthur-hobbins-wright/
MLA: "Arthur Hobbins Wright." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/arthur-hobbins-wright/.
Chicago: "Arthur Hobbins Wright." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/arthur-hobbins-wright/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:07 UTC