About Martin Kennedy
Lived 1839 – 1916 (aged 76–77). Martin Kennedy was a New Zealand politician.
Martin Kennedy (1839 – 25 August 1916) was a 19th-century Member of Parliament from Westland, New Zealand. He was also a merchant, mine owner, businessman and Catholic layman.
He represented the Greymouth riding from December 1872 to November 1873 on the Westland County, when the county was abolished and replaced with Westland Province. He contested the election for Superintendent of Westland Province, but was beaten by James Bonar.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Martin Kennedy?
Merchant, mine owner, businessman, Catholic layman
When was Martin Kennedy born?
Martin Kennedy was born in 1839.
When did Martin Kennedy die?
Martin Kennedy died on 25 August 1916.
What was Martin Kennedy's occupation?
Martin Kennedy was a politician.
What nationality was Martin Kennedy?
Martin Kennedy was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Martin Kennedy (New Zealand politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Martin Kennedy. https://biography.guide/martin-kennedy-politician/
MLA: "Martin Kennedy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/martin-kennedy-politician/.
Chicago: "Martin Kennedy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/martin-kennedy-politician/.
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