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William Wilson

New Zealand politician

Died when: 78 years 220 days (943 months)
Star Sign: Aries

 

William Wilson

William Barbour Wilson (2 April 1819 – 8 November 1897), also known as Cabbage Wilson, was the first Mayor of Christchurch in New Zealand in 1868.

A nurseryman by profession, he had large landholdings in Christchurch.His reputation was dented by a fraud conviction, and when he was subsequently elected onto the city council once more, five councillors resigned in protest.


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