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Alfred Domett
Prime Minister of New Zealand / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alfred Domett CMG (20 May 1811 – 2 November 1887) was the fourth premier of New Zealand, a close friend of the poet Robert Browning and author of the epic poem Ranolf and Amohia, a South Sea Day Dream. Born in England, he emigrated to New Zealand in 1842 and remained there for a further thirty years, holding many significant political posts.
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Alfred Domett | |
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4th Premier of New Zealand | |
In office 6 August 1862 – 30 October 1863 | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Governor | George Grey |
Preceded by | William Fox |
Succeeded by | Frederick Whitaker |
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Born | (1811-05-20)20 May 1811 Camberwell, Surrey, England |
Died | 2 November 1887(1887-11-02) (aged 76) London, England |
Political party | None |
Spouse |
Mary George (m. 1856) |
Children | 1 son[1] |
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Relatives | Ernest Dowson (great-nephew) |
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