Arthur Atkinson (politician, born 1833) facts for kids
Arthur Samuel Atkinson (born October 20, 1833 – died December 10, 1902) was an important person in New Zealand's history. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) in the 1800s. An MP is someone elected to represent people in the country's government. Arthur Atkinson represented the Taranaki Region in New Zealand.
Arthur Samuel Atkinson's Life
Arthur Samuel Atkinson was born in 1833 and lived until 1902. He was part of a well-known family in New Zealand politics.
Family Connections
Arthur Atkinson was the brother of Harry Atkinson, who later became the Premier of New Zealand. The Premier is like the leader of the government. Arthur was also part of the important Richmond–Atkinson family. In 1854, he married Jane Maria Richmond.
His Time as an MP
Arthur Atkinson served as a Member of Parliament for the Omata area. An electorate is a specific area that an MP represents. He was elected in 1866 and served until 1867, when he decided to leave his position. Before this, he had tried to be elected for Omata in 1865 but was not successful.
Life After Politics
After his time in Parliament, Arthur Atkinson moved to Nelson. There, he became a lawyer, which means he helped people with legal matters. He was also very interested in learning new things. He spent time studying the Māori people, their languages, and natural sciences. Natural sciences include subjects like biology and geology.
Arthur Atkinson built a house in Nelson in 1872 called Fairfield. He lived there for many years and passed away in that very house on December 10, 1902.
