About John Calcott St Quentin
Lived 1818 – 1869 (aged 50–51). John Calcott St Quentin was a New Zealand painter and politician.
John Calcott St Quentin was a notable New Zealand painter, designer and workers' advocate. A supporter of William Sefton Moorhouse, he unsuccessfully stood for various elections in Christchurch, seeking membership on the Canterbury Provincial Council and Christchurch City Council. Despite failing to get elected for office, his 1868 design, involving native birds and plants, for the Christchurch borough seal was approved.
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Who was John Calcott St Quentin?
painter, designer, workers’ advocate (1818-1869)
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John Calcott St Quentin was born in 1818.
When did John Calcott St Quentin die?
John Calcott St Quentin died in 1869.
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John Calcott St Quentin was a painter and politician.
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John Calcott St Quentin was New Zealand.
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