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George William Forbes

prime minister of New Zealand
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Born:
May 12, 1869, Lyttelton, N.Z.
Died:
May 17, 1947, Cheviot (aged 78)
Title / Office:
prime minister (1930-1935), New Zealand
Political Affiliation:
Liberal Party
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George William Forbes (born May 12, 1869, Lyttelton, N.Z.—died May 17, 1947, Cheviot) was a farmer and politician who served as the prime minister of New Zealand during the depression years (1930–35). Forbes held a seat in the House of Representatives for thirty-five years as member for Hurunui (1908–43). He began his political career as a member of the Liberal Party, and when that party declined he became in 1928 a leader of the newly created United Party. However, he stepped aside when the ailing 72-year-old former prime minister, Sir Joseph Ward, formed a government of the United Party with ...(100 of 222 words)

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