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Charles Hayward Izard
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| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Wellington North |
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| In office 6 December 1905 – 17 November 1908 |
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| Preceded by | seat established |
| Succeeded by | Alexander Herdman |
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| Born | 19 January 1862 Wellington, New Zealand |
| Died | 18 September 1925 (aged 63) Upper Hutt, New Zealand |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse |
Stella Margaret Halsted
(m. 1886) |
| Relations | Charles Beard Izard (father) |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Charles Hayward Izard (born 19 January 1862 – died 18 September 1925) was an important New Zealand politician and lawyer. He was a member of the Liberal Party and served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Wellington.
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About Charles Hayward Izard
His Early Life
Charles Hayward Izard was born in Wellington, New Zealand, on 19 January 1862. He was the oldest son of Charles Beard Izard, who was also a well-known lawyer and politician in Wellington.
After attending primary school in Wellington, Charles went to Harrow School in England. He then studied law at Lincoln's Inn, which is a famous place in London where people train to become barristers (a type of lawyer). He became a barrister in 1883.
On 12 July 1886, Charles Izard married Stella Margaret Halsted. Their wedding took place at St Paul's Cathedral in Wellington.
His Career as a Lawyer
After finishing his studies, Charles Izard came back to New Zealand. He started working as a lawyer with his father at a firm called Bell Gully.
Later, he decided to work on his own. Over time, he had different partners in his law practice. Some of these partners included Thomas S. Weston, J. F. B. Stevenson, and S. J. Castle.
His Political Journey
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| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | |
| 1905–1908 | 16th | Wellington North | Liberal | |
Charles Izard was a member of the Wellington City Council for many years. This meant he helped make decisions for the city of Wellington.
He tried to become a Member of Parliament (MP) for the Hutt area in the 1890 election, but he was not successful. He also ran for the City of Wellington seat in a special election in 1905. He came in second place in that election.
In the 1905 general election, Charles Izard was elected as an MP for the Wellington North area. He served in Parliament until the 1908 election, when he was not re-elected. His younger brother, Dr Arnold Woolford Izard, also ran for the Wellington North seat in the 1911 election for the Liberal Party.
Later, on 7 May 1918, Charles Izard was appointed to the New Zealand Legislative Council. This was another important part of New Zealand's government at the time. He served there until he passed away in 1925.
His Family and Passing
Charles Hayward Izard passed away at his home in Upper Hutt on 18 September 1925. His funeral service was held at St Paul's Cathedral in Wellington. He was then buried at Karori Cemetery.
He was survived by his wife, Stella Izard. They had one son, Keith Halsted Izard, who had sadly passed away in London in 1919.
His Lasting Impact
Charles Izard left most of his money to set up a special trust. This trust is called the Charles Hayward Izard Trust. It is managed by the Wellington City Council and helps with education and charity.
A road in Wellington, called Izard Road, is named after him. This helps remember his contributions to the city.
