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William Wilson (mayor)
New Zealand politician (1819–1897) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
Quick Facts 1st Mayor of Christchurch, Succeeded by ...
William Wilson | |
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![]() Painting of William "Cabbage" Wilson (probably 1867) | |
1st Mayor of Christchurch | |
In office 10 Jun 1868[1] – 16 Dec 1868[2] | |
Succeeded by | John Anderson |
Personal details | |
Born | 2 April 1819 Castle Douglas, Scotland |
Died | 8 November 1897(1897-11-08) (aged 78) Christchurch, New Zealand |
Resting place | Linwood Cemetery 43.5385°S 172.6863°E / -43.5385; 172.6863 (Linwood cemetery) |
Spouse | Elizabeth (née Williams) |
Profession | Nurseryman, businessman |
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