About John Callan
Lived 1844 – 1928 (aged 83–84). John Callan was a New Zealand lawyer.
John Bartholomew Callan (1844 – 20 April 1928) was a Dunedin lawyer and member of the New Zealand Legislative Council for one seven-year term (22 January 1907 – 21 January 1914).
Biography Callan was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1844. He emigrated to Victoria, Australia when he was 15. His son, also named John Bartholomew Callan (1882–1951) was a prominent judge. Callan senior established a practice with John McRae Gallaway in 1882 and traded as 'Callan And Gallaway'.
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Who was John Callan?
New Zealand politician
When was John Callan born?
John Callan was born in 1844 in Dublin.
When did John Callan die?
John Callan died on 20 April 1928.
What was John Callan's occupation?
John Callan was a lawyer.
What nationality was John Callan?
John Callan was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Callan (New Zealand politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Callan. https://biography.guide/john-callan/
MLA: "John Callan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-callan/.
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