About James Bennet
Lived 1830 – 1908 (aged 77–78). James Bennet was a New Zealand politician.
James Bennet (1830 – 3 May 1908) was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.
Bennet was born in Forfarshire, Scotland.
Bennet stood in the Tuapeka electorate in the and was beaten by the incumbent, James Clark Brown. He represented Tuapeka electorate from 1899 to 1908, when he died.
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Who was James Bennet?
New Zealand politician
When was James Bennet born?
James Bennet was born in 1830.
When did James Bennet die?
James Bennet died on 3 May 1908.
What was James Bennet's occupation?
James Bennet was a politician.
What nationality was James Bennet?
James Bennet was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Bennet (politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Bennet. https://biography.guide/james-bennet/
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