Person

Richard Seddon

1845–1906 · 19th century · Also known as King Dick

Richard Seddon was an English-born politician and the longest-serving prime minister of New Zealand, in office from 1893 until his death in 1906. Leading the Liberal government, he oversaw old-age pensions, compulsory labour arbitration and land reform. He was a strong supporter of the British Empire and sent New Zealand troops to the Second Boer War.

Richard Seddon
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Mentioned in 2 state histories

Colony of New ZealandCook Islands Federation

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