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

William Steward (New Zealand politician)

New Zealand politician

Date of Birth: 20-Jan-1841

Place of Birth: Reading, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 30-Oct-1912

Profession: politician

Nationality: New Zealand

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Sir William Jukes Steward (20 January 1841 – 30 October 1912) was a New Zealand politician and the first Liberal Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives.
He represented South Canterbury electorates in Parliament for a total of 34 years, before being appointed to the Legislative Council.
He served briefly on the Otago Provincial Council and was Mayor of Oamaru for three years.