John Perry Robinson
John Perry Robinson (1810/1811? – 28 January 1865) was the second Superintendent of the Nelson Province in New Zealand. His election came as a surprise, but he proved so popular that he won two subsequent elections with comfortable majorities. He remained Superintendent until his accidental drowning on the bar of the Buller River.
John Perry Robinson | |
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John Perry Robinson | |
| 2nd Superintendent of Nelson Province | |
| In office 1856 – 28 January 1865 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1810/1811? Surrey, England |
| Died | 28 January 1865 (aged 53–55) Buller River bar, New Zealand |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Gaskell (married 1836), ten children |
| Profession | Woodturner, storekeeper, politician |
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