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Edmund Hooke Wilson Bellairs

1823 – 1898

British military officer, artist and New Zealand politician

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About Edmund Hooke Wilson Bellairs

Lived 1823 – 1898 (aged 74–75). Edmund Hooke Wilson Bellairs was a New Zealand politician, military officer, council member and artist.

Edmund Hooke Wilson Bellairs (1823 – 14 September 1896) was a member of the New Zealand Legislative Council.

Bellairs was born in Norfolk and arrived in Dunedin in 1852. He was a member of the Legislative Council in Auckland from 31 December 1853 to 17 June 1856, when his membership lapsed due to absence. He left New Zealand about 1856 and afterwards lived mainly in France. Copies and reproductions of Bellairs' pencil drawings and watercolours of historic interest are held at the Hocken Collections.

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Important facts

Born
1823
Birth century
19th century
Died
1898
Occupation
Politician, military officer, council member, artist
Nationality
New Zealand
Positions held
Member of parliament
Also known as
E. H. Bellairs, Edmund Bellairs, E. H. W. Bellairs

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Edmund Hooke Wilson Bellairs?

British military officer, artist and New Zealand politician (1823–1896)

When was Edmund Hooke Wilson Bellairs born?

Edmund Hooke Wilson Bellairs was born in 1823.

When did Edmund Hooke Wilson Bellairs die?

Edmund Hooke Wilson Bellairs died in 1898.

What was Edmund Hooke Wilson Bellairs's occupation?

Edmund Hooke Wilson Bellairs was a politician, military officer, council member and artist.

What nationality was Edmund Hooke Wilson Bellairs?

Edmund Hooke Wilson Bellairs was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Edmund Hooke Wilson Bellairs

· Wikidata: Q5339283

· DBpedia: Edmund Bellairs

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