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John Beck

1883 – 1962

New Zealand public servant, child welfare reformer

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Lived 1883 – 1962 (aged 78). John Beck was a New Zealand.

John Beck (22 January 1883–13 January 1962) was a New Zealand public servant and child welfare reformer. He was born in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland on 22 January 1883.

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Who was John Beck?

New Zealand public servant, child welfare reformer (1883-1962)

When was John Beck born?

John Beck was born on 22 January 1883.

When did John Beck die?

John Beck died on 13 January 1962.

What nationality was John Beck?

John Beck was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Beck

· Wikidata: Q16000171

· DBpedia: John Beck (reformer)

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