About John Grigg
Lived 1828 – 1901 (aged 72–73). John Grigg was a New Zealand politician.
John Grigg (21 April 1828 – 5 November 1901) was a 19th-century Member of Parliament in Canterbury, New Zealand.
Grigg was born in Bodbrane, Cornwall, England, on 21 April 1828 and baptised in the nearby Duloe two days later.
He briefly represented the Wakanui electorate from 23 July 1884 to 4 June 1885, when he resigned.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Grigg?
New Zealand politician
When was John Grigg born?
John Grigg was born in 1828 in Bodbrane.
When did John Grigg die?
John Grigg died in 1901 in Longbeach.
What was John Grigg's occupation?
John Grigg was a politician.
What nationality was John Grigg?
John Grigg was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Grigg (New Zealand politician)
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