About John Hosking
Lived 1854 – 1928 (aged 73–74). John Hosking was a New Zealand judge.
Sir John Henry Hosking (1854 – 30 May 1928) was a judge of the New Zealand Supreme Court.
Biography Hosking was born in Penzance, Cornwall, England, in 1854. He emigrated to New Zealand with his family on the Rock City when he was one year old, Hosking received his education in Auckland and at age 16, he was articled to Samuel Jackson. He passed his qualifications in 1875 and went to Dunedin, where he first worked for E. P. Kenyon, and from 1877 to 1898 was a partner in the firm Kenyon and Hosking. After Kenyon moved to England, Hosking managed the firm by himself. he became a barrister. He died on 30 May 1928, survived by his wife, two sons, and one daughter. He was interred at Karori Cemetery.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in John Hosking's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped John Hosking's
Frequently asked questions
Who was John Hosking?
judge of the New Zealand Supreme Court
When was John Hosking born?
John Hosking was born in 1854.
When did John Hosking die?
John Hosking died on 30 May 1928.
What was John Hosking's occupation?
John Hosking was a judge.
What nationality was John Hosking?
John Hosking was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Hosking (judge)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Hosking. https://biography.guide/john-hosking/
MLA: "John Hosking." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-hosking/.
Chicago: "John Hosking." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-hosking/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:21 UTC