Joseph Ward
New Zealand Prime Minister and businessman
Born
April 26th, 1856
169 years ago
Died
July 8th, 1930
95 years ago — 74 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
New Zealand
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Born in Australia, a prominent businessman and politician served as the 17th Prime Minister of New Zealand. During tenure, implemented significant economic reforms. Ordained with leadership in the Liberal Party, contributed to the establishment of the New Zealand Railways and was involved in the introduction of several social policies. Later served as Minister of Finance, overseeing budgets that facilitated infrastructure growth.
Served as Prime Minister from 1906 to 1910
Promoted economic development through railway expansion
Implemented social policy reforms during tenure
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