John Williamson (New Zealand politician)
John Williamson | |
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John Williamson, 1860 | |
| Born | 25 August 1815 Newry, County Down, Ireland |
| Died | 16 February 1875 (aged 59) Auckland, New Zealand |
| Occupation(s) | Newspaper proprietor Politician |
John Williamson (25 August 1815 – 16 February 1875) was a New Zealand politician, printer and newspaper proprietor. He was a leading opponent of the 1860s wars against Māori and lost his newspaper and fortune as a result.