George Alderton
New Zealand newspaper proprietor and editor, orchardist, land agent
About George Alderton
Lived 1854 – 1942 (aged 87). George Alderton was a New Zealand horticulturist, writer, journalist, newspaper editor, newspaper proprietor and land agent.
George Edwin Alderton (25 August 1854 – 7 March 1942) was a New Zealand newspaper proprietor and editor, orchardist, land agent. He was born in New Malden, Surrey, England on 25 August 1854.
He unsuccessfully contested the in the electorate.
The diplomat Lisle Alderton was his son.
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Who was George Alderton?
New Zealand newspaper proprietor and editor, orchardist, land agent (1854–1942)
When was George Alderton born?
George Alderton was born on 25 August 1854 in New Malden.
When did George Alderton die?
George Alderton died on 7 March 1942.
What was George Alderton's occupation?
George Alderton was a horticulturist, writer, journalist, newspaper editor, newspaper proprietor and land agent.
What nationality was George Alderton?
George Alderton was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Alderton. https://biography.guide/george-alderton/
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