About James Horn
Lived 1855 – 1932 (aged 77). James Horn was a New Zealand politician.
James Horn (5 February 1855 – 11 December 1932) was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament from Otago, New Zealand.
Biography Early life Horn was born in Inverkethney, Banffshire, Scotland and came to Otago in 1879. He was a storekeeper at Bannockburn, Otago from 1883 to 1928, when he moved to Dunedin.
Political career
He won the Wakatipu electorate in the 1919 general election, and held it to 1928, when he retired. In parliament he supported construction of the Otago Central Railway to Clyde and then Cromwell, and the breaking-up of large estates.
From 1920 until 1925 he was the Liberal Party's junior whip.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Horn?
New Zealand politician (1855-1932)
When was James Horn born?
James Horn was born on 5 February 1855 in Banffshire.
When did James Horn die?
James Horn died on 11 December 1932 in Dunedin.
What was James Horn's occupation?
James Horn was a politician.
What nationality was James Horn?
James Horn was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Horn (politician)
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