Despite Frederick Whitaker’s advanced views on electoral reform, this two-time premier tarnished his reputation by land speculation and confiscation.
Frederick Whitaker
Personal details
Full Name:
Frederick Whitaker
Lifetime:
23 Apr 1812 – 4 Dec 1891
Premier:
30 Oct 1863–24 Nov 1864; 21 Apr 1882–25 Sept 1883
Age on becoming Premier:
51
Electorate:
None - member of the Legislative Council
Biography
Main image: Frederick Whitaker
Head and shoulders portrait of Sir Frederick Whitaker, circa 1870s. Taken by an unidentified photographer and printed in the New Zealand Free Lance 1924 Christmas Annual.