Charles Johnston (New Zealand politician)
Sir Charles John Johnston (11 October 1845 – 13 June 1918) was a New Zealand politician. He was Mayor of Wellington in the Jubilee year and Speaker of the Legislative Council for the last three years of his life.
The Honourable Sir Charles Johnston | |
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Portrait of Johnston, ca. 1876 | |
| Mayor of Wellington | |
| In office 19 December 1889 – 23 December 1890 | |
| Governors‑General | The Earl of Onslow The Earl of Glasgow |
| Preceded by | John Duthie |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Winton Brown |
| 14th Speaker of the Legislative Council | |
| In office 1916 – 13 June 1918 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Bowen |
| Succeeded by | Walter Carncross |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles John Johnston 11 October 1845 Wellington, New Zealand |
| Died | 13 June 1918 (aged 72) Karori, New Zealand |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse(s) | Alice, Lady Johnston |
| Relations | Isaac Featherston (father-in-law) |
| Children | 11 |
| Parent(s) | John Johnston Henrietta Charlotte Hatton |
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