John Robert Godley

(1814-1861)

Irish administrator, influential in foundation of Canterbury, New Zealand

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John Robert Godley (29 May 1814 – 17 November 1861) was an Irish statesman and bureaucrat. Godley is considered to be the founder of Canterbury, New Zealand, although he lived there for only two years.

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Born	29 May 1814 Dublin
Died	17 November 1861 (aged 47)
Zodiac	Gemini
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Charlotte Godley 1821-1907 · NZ letter-writer, community leader · m. 1846 info edit

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John Arthur info 1st child with Charlotte Godley Male b. 17 Jun 1847 · Age: 178 · 1847- · Celebrity Baby

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Rose info 2nd child with Charlotte Godley Female b. 1851 · Age: 174 · 1851- · Celebrity Baby

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Eleanor info 3rd child with Charlotte Godley Female b. 1853 · Age: 172 · 1853- · Celebrity Baby

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Mary info 4th child with Charlotte Godley Female b. 1854 · Age: 171 · 1854- · Celebrity Baby

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Margaret info 5th child with Charlotte Godley Female b. 1855 · Age: 170 · 1855- · Celebrity Baby

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