About William Dawson
Lived 1852 – 1923 (aged 70–71). William Dawson was a New Zealand politician.
William Dawson (January 1852 – 27 July 1923) was a 19th-century Liberal Party Member of Parliament in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
Early life Dawson was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, in January 1852. He followed his father into the profession as a brewer.
Political career
He was first elected to Dunedin City Council in 1885. Two years later, he was elected Mayor of Dunedin for one term. In 1892, he was again elected onto the city council.
He represented the electorate in Parliament from to 1893, when he retired.
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Who was William Dawson?
New Zealand politician
When was William Dawson born?
William Dawson was born in 1852 in Aberdeen.
When did William Dawson die?
William Dawson died on 27 July 1923 in Wellington.
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William Dawson was a politician.
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William Dawson was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Dawson (New Zealand politician)
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