William Fitzherbert (New Zealand politician)
Sir William Fitzherbert | |
|---|---|
| 5th Speaker of the Legislative Council | |
| In office 1879–1887 | |
| Preceded by | John Richardson |
| Succeeded by | George Waterhouse |
| In office 1887–1891 | |
| Preceded by | George Waterhouse |
| Succeeded by | Harry Atkinson |
| 4th Speaker of the House of Representatives | |
| In office 1876–1879 | |
| Preceded by | Dillon Bell |
| Succeeded by | Maurice O'Rorke |
| 8th Colonial Treasurer | |
| In office 24 November 1864 – 16 October 1865 | |
| Prime Minister | Frederick Weld |
| Preceded by | Reader Wood |
| Succeeded by | Edward Stafford |
| In office 24 August 1866 – 28 June 1869 | |
| Prime Minister | Edward Stafford |
| Preceded by | Francis Jollie |
| Succeeded by | Julius Vogel |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Hutt | |
| In office 1858–1879 | |
| Preceded by | Alfred Renall Alfred Ludlam |
| Succeeded by | Henry Jackson |
| 2nd Superintendent of Wellington Province | |
| In office 28 April 1871 – 1 January 1877 | |
| Preceded by | Isaac Featherston |
| Succeeded by | None (office abolished) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 August 1810 Dorset England |
| Died | 6 February 1891 (aged 80) Lower Hutt New Zealand |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Sarah Jane Leigh |
| Relations | Patrick Buckley (son in law) |
| Children | Henry William |
| Profession | politician, merchant |
Sir William Fitzherbert KCMG (15 August 1810 – 6 February 1891) was a New Zealand politician. He served as Minister of Finance, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Speaker of the Legislative Council.