About Charles Upham
Lived 1863 – 1950 (aged 87). Charles Upham was a New Zealand physician.
Charles Hazlitt Upham (20 July 1863 – 31 July 1950) was a doctor and popular figure in Lyttelton, New Zealand.
Biography
Charles Hazlitt Upham was born in Hampstead, London, England on 20 July 1863. He was a descendant of prominent British painter John Hazlitt, and Upham himself was a talented sketch artist.
Upham arrived in Lyttelton in 1898 as ship's doctor aboard HMS Torch, and chose to buy a local medical practice and settle down. Upham was active in the Anglican church, serving as vicar's warden at Holy Trinity church in Lyttelton, where he taught bible lessons.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Charles Upham?
New Zealand medical doctor
When was Charles Upham born?
Charles Upham was born on 20 July 1863.
When did Charles Upham die?
Charles Upham died on 31 July 1950.
What was Charles Upham's occupation?
Charles Upham was a physician.
What nationality was Charles Upham?
Charles Upham was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Charles Upham (doctor)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles Upham. https://biography.guide/charles-upham-physician/
MLA: "Charles Upham." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/charles-upham-physician/.
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