daniel pollen

Personal details

Full Name:

  • Daniel Pollen

Lifetime:

  • 2 Jun 181318 May 1896

Premier:

6 Jul 1875–15 Feb 1876

Age on becoming PM:

62

Electorate:

None - member of the Legislative Council

Biography

Largely forgotten today, Daniel Pollen was considered a ‘safe man’ and a good administrator. In July 1875 he took over the premiership from Sir Julius Vogel, absent in Germany, although Harry Atkinson really ran things.

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  • Main image: Daniel Pollen

    Photograph of Daniel Pollen (1813-1896) who was New Zealand premier for a short period between July 1875 and Feb 1876.