About David Buddo
Lived 1853 – 1937 (aged 84). David Buddo was a New Zealand politician and farmer.
David Buddo (23 August 1853 – 8 December 1937) was a New Zealand politician and member of the Liberal Party.
Early life Buddo was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1853. His father was a surgeon with the Indian civil service. He grew up in a rural environment. He became an engineer in Perth, Scotland and came to New Zealand in c. 1874 or 1877. He married Janet Buddo (née Rollo) in 1886. His wife's cousin, Helen Ann Rollo Buddo, became an orphan in infancy and was brought up by them together with their own children.
Death Buddo collapsed on 8 December 1937 while in the office of the Christchurch Gas, Coal and Coke Company. He died on his way to hospital. Janet Buddo survived her husband until 1945.
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Who was David Buddo?
New Zealand politician
When was David Buddo born?
David Buddo was born on 23 August 1853 in Edinburgh.
When did David Buddo die?
David Buddo died on 8 December 1937 in Christchurch.
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David Buddo was a politician and farmer.
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David Buddo was New Zealand.
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