About Richard Hobbs
Lived 1833 – 1910 (aged 76–77). Richard Hobbs was a New Zealand politician.
Richard Hobbs (1833 – 16 July 1910) was a 19th-century Member of Parliament from the Auckland and Northland regions in New Zealand.
His father was the missionary John Hobbs.
Richard was born in Hokitika, see obituaries:
Member of Parliament
He represented the Franklin electorate from 20 May to 15 August 1879 when he was defeated, and the Bay of Islands electorate from 9 December to 3 October 1890, when he retired.
Death He died in Herne Bay, Ponsonby, Auckland, see death notices:
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Who was Richard Hobbs?
New Zealand politician (1833–1910)
When was Richard Hobbs born?
Richard Hobbs was born in 1833.
When did Richard Hobbs die?
Richard Hobbs died in 1910.
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Richard Hobbs was a politician.
What nationality was Richard Hobbs?
Richard Hobbs was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Richard Hobbs (politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Richard Hobbs. https://biography.guide/richard-hobbs-politician/
MLA: "Richard Hobbs." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/richard-hobbs-politician/.
Chicago: "Richard Hobbs." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/richard-hobbs-politician/.
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