William Russell (New Zealand politician), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Russell (New Zealand politician)

New Zealand politician, born 1838

Date of Birth: 12-Nov-1838

Place of Birth: Sandhurst, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 24-Sep-1913

Profession: politician, farmer

Nationality: New Zealand

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

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.