About De Renzie Brett
Lived 1809 – 1889 (aged 80). De Renzie Brett was a New Zealand farmer.
De Renzie James Brett (11 April 1809 – 16 June 1889) was a soldier, farmer and politician. He was a member of the New Zealand Legislative Council.
Brett was born at Wexford, County Wexford, Ireland, in 1809. He joined the British army as an ensign in 1825 and remained on full pay for the remaining 64 years of his life. He served in India during the Indian Mutiny and in the Crimean War as a brigadier-general. He represented the Selwyn electorate on the 6th Canterbury Provincial Council from 1870 to 1874. He was appointed to the Legislative Council on 3 July 1871 and served until his death on 16 June 1889 at Christchurch.
Brett is notable for having brought irrigation to inland Canterbury.
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 De Renzie Brett's
Frequently asked questions
Who was De Renzie Brett?
Soldier, farmer, politician (1809-1889)
When was De Renzie Brett born?
De Renzie Brett was born on 11 April 1809 in Wexford.
When did De Renzie Brett die?
De Renzie Brett died on 16 June 1889.
What was De Renzie Brett's occupation?
De Renzie Brett was a farmer.
What nationality was De Renzie Brett?
De Renzie Brett was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). De Renzie Brett. https://biography.guide/de-renzie-brett/
MLA: "De Renzie Brett." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/de-renzie-brett/.
Chicago: "De Renzie Brett." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/de-renzie-brett/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:27 UTC