About Ormond Wilson
Lived 1907 – 1988 (aged 80). Ormond Wilson was a New Zealand politician, farmer and writer.
George Hamish Ormond Wilson (18 November 1907 – 17 April 1988) was a New Zealand Member of Parliament representing the Labour Party, farmer, historian, the son of (George) Hamish Wilson and Ada Mary Ormond. The MPs Sir James Wilson and John Davies Ormond were his grandfathers. He was unprepared for life as a farmer, but he grew into the role. He died in Bowen Hospital on 17 April 1988, following an earlier stroke.
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Who was Ormond Wilson?
New Zealand politician (1907-1988)
When was Ormond Wilson born?
Ormond Wilson was born on 18 November 1907 in Bulls.
When did Ormond Wilson die?
Ormond Wilson died on 17 April 1988 in Wellington.
What was Ormond Wilson's occupation?
Ormond Wilson was a politician, farmer and writer.
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Ormond Wilson was New Zealand.
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