William Swainson (lawyer)

William Swainson (lawyer)

William Swainson (25 April 1809 – 1 December 1884) became the second, and last, Attorney-General of the Crown colony of New Zealand and instrumental in setting up the legal system of New Zealand. He was the 1st Speaker of the New Zealand Legislative Council.

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