About Henry Shaw
Lived 1850 – 1928 (aged 77). Henry Shaw was a British accountant and bibliophile.
Henry Shaw (5 September 1850 – 2 May 1928) was a British-born New Zealand accountant, bibliophile, and local politician.
Shaw was a member of the Auckland City Council from 1910 to 1912 and served on the council's library committee. He donated his large collection of rare antique books to the Auckland City Library.
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Who was Henry Shaw?
British accountant and bibliophile (1850-1928)
When was Henry Shaw born?
Henry Shaw was born on 5 September 1850 in Birmingham.
When did Henry Shaw die?
Henry Shaw died on 2 May 1928 in Wellington.
What was Henry Shaw's occupation?
Henry Shaw was an accountant and bibliophile.
What nationality was Henry Shaw?
Henry Shaw was British.
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· DBpedia: Henry Shaw (accountant)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Henry Shaw. https://biography.guide/henry-shaw-accountant/
MLA: "Henry Shaw." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/henry-shaw-accountant/.
Chicago: "Henry Shaw." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/henry-shaw-accountant/.
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