Edward Stafford (politician)
Sir Edward William Stafford GCMG (23 April 1819 – 14 February 1901) served as the third premier of New Zealand on three occasions in the mid 19th century. His total time in office is the longest of any leader without a political party. He is described as pragmatic, logical, and clear-sighted.
The Right Honourable Sir Edward Stafford GCMG | |
|---|---|
| 3rd Premier of New Zealand | |
| In office 2 June 1856 – 12 July 1861 | |
| Monarch | Victoria |
| Governor | Thomas Gore Browne |
| Preceded by | William Fox |
| Succeeded by | William Fox |
| In office 16 October 1865 – 28 June 1869 | |
| Governor | George Grey |
| Preceded by | Frederick Weld |
| Succeeded by | William Fox |
| In office 10 September 1872 – 11 October 1872 | |
| Governor | George Bowen |
| Preceded by | William Fox |
| Succeeded by | George Waterhouse |
| 6th Colonial Secretary | |
| In office 4 November 1856 – 12 July 1861 | |
| Preceded by | William Richmond |
| Succeeded by | Isaac Featherston |
| 1st Superintendent of Nelson Province | |
| In office 1 August 1853 – September 1856 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | John Perry Robinson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edward William Stafford 23 April 1819 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Died | 14 February 1901 (aged 81) London, England |
| Political party | None |
| Spouses | Emily Wakefield
(m. 1846; died 1857)Mary Bartley
(m. 1859; died 1899) |
| Children | 6 |
| Alma mater | Trinity College Dublin |
| Signature | |
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