Mary King
New Zealand teacher, principal, businesswoman, political activist
About Mary King
Lived 1884 – 1967 (aged 83). Mary King was a New Zealand politician and businessperson.
Mary Harriet McGowan King (11 February 1884 – 27 June 1967) was a New Zealand teacher, principal, businesswoman and political activist. She was born in Oamaru, Otago, New Zealand.
Politics King was a founding member of the Social Credit Party and was president of the party from 1962 to 1963. At both the and elections she stood, as the Social Credit candidate in Dunedin Central, finishing third on both occasions.
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Who was Mary King?
New Zealand teacher, principal, businesswoman, political activist (1884-1967)
When was Mary King born?
Mary King was born on 11 February 1884 in Oamaru.
When did Mary King die?
Mary King died on 27 June 1967.
What was Mary King's occupation?
Mary King was a politician and businessperson.
What nationality was Mary King?
Mary King was New Zealand.
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