Henry Sewell
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For the Jamaican cricketer, see Henry Sewell (cricketer). For the English merchant and politician, see Henry Sewall.
Henry Sewell (/ˈsjuːəl/;[1] 7 September 1807 – 14 May 1879) was a 19th-century New Zealand politician. He was a notable campaigner for New Zealand self-government, and is generally regarded as having been the country's first premier (a post that would later be officially titled "Prime Minister"), having led the Sewell Ministry in 1856. He later served as Colonial Treasurer (1856–1859), as Attorney-General (1861–1862), and twice as Minister of Justice (1864–1865, 1869–1872).
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Henry Sewell | |
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1st Premier of New Zealand | |
In office 7 May 1856 – 20 May 1856 | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Governor | Thomas Gore Browne |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Sir William Fox |
3rd Colonial Secretary of New Zealand | |
In office 7 May 1856 – 20 May 1856 | |
Governor | Thomas Gore Browne |
Member of the New Zealand Legislative Council | |
In office 1861–1865 | |
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Born | (1807-09-07)7 September 1807 Newport, Isle of Wight, England |
Died | 14 May 1879(1879-05-14) (aged 71) Cambridge, England |
Political party | Independent |
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Children | 6 |
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