Harry Atkinson
(1831-1892)
Prime Minister of New Zealand
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Sir Harry Albert Atkinson KCMG (1 November 1831 – 28 June 1892) served as the tenth Premier of New Zealand on four separate occasions in the late 19th century, and was Colonial Treasurer for a total of ten years. He was responsible for guiding the country during a time of economic depression, and was known as a cautious and prudent manager of government finances, though distrusted for some radical policies such as his 1882 National Insurance (welfare) scheme and leasehold land schemes. He also participated in the formation of voluntary military units to fight in the New Zealand Wars, and was noted for his strong belief in the need for seizure of Māori land.
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1 November 1831 Broxton, Cheshire, England
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28 June 1892 (aged 60) Wellington, New Zealand
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| Zodiac | Scorpio |
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