Sir William Russell Russell (12 November 1838 – 24 September 1913) was a New Zealand politician from 1870 to 1905. He was a cabinet minister, and was recognised as Leader of the Opposition from 1894 to 1901. Though considered by other politicians to have little sympathy with working people as a major landowner his panache and involvement in local affairs led him to be liked and admired by Hawkes Bay's élite.
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12 November 1838 Sandhurst Berkshire
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Died |
24 September 1913 (aged 74) Napier, New Zealand
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Zodiac | Scorpio |
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