Guise Brittan
William Guise Brittan (3 December 1809 – 18 July 1876), mostly known as Guise Brittan and commonly referred to as W. G. Brittan, was the first Commissioner of Crown Lands for Canterbury in New Zealand.
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| Commissioner of Crown Lands for Canterbury | |
| Preceded by | First |
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| Born | 3 December 1809 Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England |
| Died | 18 July 1876 (aged 66) Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Resting place | St Paul's Anglican Church |
| Spouse | Louisa Brittan (née Chandler) |
| Relations | Joseph Brittan (brother) Mary Rolleston (niece) Tony Foster (son-in-law) Emily Foster (daughter) |
| Residence | Englefield Lodge |
| Occupation | Surgeon, newspaper editor, farmer, administrator |
| Profession | Surgeon |
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