About Charles Todd
Lived 1868 – 1942 (aged 74). Charles Todd was a New Zealand businessperson and political candidate.
Charles Todd (28 May 1868 – 21 August 1942) was a New Zealand businessman and was a principal founder of the Todd Corporation. He was a committed Catholic and prohibitionist.
Todd was mayor of St Kilda from 1923 to 1925. He twice unsuccessfully stood for election to Parliament: he contested the Dunedin South electorate for the Reform Party in , and the Central Otago electorate as an independent Reform Party supporter in .
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Charles Todd?
New Zealand businessman (1868–1942)
When was Charles Todd born?
Charles Todd was born on 28 May 1868 in Peebles.
When did Charles Todd die?
Charles Todd died on 21 August 1942 in Wellington.
What was Charles Todd's occupation?
Charles Todd was a businessperson and political candidate.
What nationality was Charles Todd?
Charles Todd was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Charles Todd (industrialist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles Todd. https://biography.guide/charles-todd-businessperson/
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Chicago: "Charles Todd." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/charles-todd-businessperson/.
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