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Edward Cephas John Stevens
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Edward Cephas John Stevens (18 October 1837 – 6 June 1915) was a New Zealand politician in provincial government in Canterbury, and a member of both the lower and upper houses of parliament. A businessman, he controlled the Christchurch Press for many decades. He was instrumental in introducing cricket to Canterbury and one of his dealings as a land and estate agent resulted in the creation of Lancaster Park.
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Edward Stevens | |
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![]() Stevens, c. 1907 | |
New Zealand Legislative Councillor | |
In office 1882–1915 | |
Succeeded by | John Andrew Millar |
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Selwyn | |
In office 1866–1870 | |
Preceded by | new constituency |
Succeeded by | William Reeves |
Majority | unopposed |
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for City of Christchurch | |
In office 1876–1881 | |
Preceded by | new constituency |
Succeeded by | constituency abolished |
Canterbury Provincial Councillor | |
In office 1863–1866 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 18 October 1837 London |
Died | 6 June 1915(1915-06-06) (aged 77) Englefield (his residence) |
Resting place | St. Peter’s Anglican Church cemetery, Upper Riccarton (43.53170°S 172.56990°E / -43.53170; 172.56990 (St. Peter’s Anglican Church cemetery)) |
Spouse | Maria |
Children | Frederic Whitcombe (son of his wife) George, second son died in infancy |
Residence | Englefield |
Profession | politician, land and estate agent |
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