John Hall (Politiker, 1824)
John Hall (c. December 18, 1824 – June 25, 1907) was born in Hull, England, and later became the Prime Minister of New Zealand.
After reading a book on sheep ranching, Hall emigrated to New Zealand, on Samarang, arriving July 31, 1852. In 1853, he was elected to the Christchurch County district's Provincial Council. He would later rise through the ranks of magistrate, town council chairman, and postmaster-general.
On October 8, 1879, he was appointed the Premier of New Zealand, although poor health caused him to resign the position less than three years later. During his period as prime minister, he was a staunch proponent of women's rights. In the final years of his life he was elected mayor of Christchurch, where he died.
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