Edward Gibbon Wakefield
Edward Gibbon Wakefield (20 March 1796 – 16 May 1862) is considered a key figure in the establishment of the colonies of South Australia and New Zealand (where he later served as an member of parliament). He also had significant interests in British North America, being involved in the drafting of Lord Durham's Report and being a member of the Parliament of the Province of Canada for a short time.
You can find people similar to Edward Gibbon Wakefield by visiting our lists Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada from Canada East and Civil servants from London.
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| Date of birth | 20 March 1796
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| Date of death | 16 May 1862
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| Place of death | Wellington, New Zealand
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