William Habens
Congregational minister, educationalist
About William Habens
Lived 1839 – 1899 (aged 59). William Habens was a New Zealand.
William James Habens (17 June 1839 – 3 February 1899) was a New Zealand Congregational minister and educationalist. He was born in Brighton, Sussex, England on 17 June 1839. He and his wife emigrated to Christchurch, New Zealand, arriving on 10 January 1864. He was the first minister of the Trinity Congregational Church in Christchurch and held this post until 1877. He became the inspector general of schools in the newly created Department of Education in Wellington in 1878. He became the secretary for education in 1886.
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Who was William Habens?
Congregational minister, educationalist (1839-1899)
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William Habens was born on 17 June 1839.
When did William Habens die?
William Habens died on 3 February 1899.
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William Habens was New Zealand.
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