Harry Atkinson

Prime Minister of New Zealand (1831-1892)
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Harry Atkinson

Summary

Harry Atkinson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Broxton[2]. He was born on November 1, 1831[3]. He passed away in Wellington[4]. He died on June 28, 1892[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (100 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Harry Atkinson's place of birth was Broxton[2].
  • Harry Atkinson passed away in Wellington[4].
  • Harry Atkinson was born on November 1, 1831[3].
  • Harry Atkinson died on June 28, 1892[5].
  • Burial took place at Karori Cemetery[8].
  • Harry Atkinson held citizenship in New Zealand[9].
  • Harry Atkinson worked as a politician[6].
  • Harry Atkinson held the position of Member of the New Zealand Parliament[10].
  • Harry Atkinson held the position of Prime Minister of New Zealand[11].
  • Harry Atkinson held the position of Speaker of the New Zealand Legislative Council[12].
  • Harry Atkinson held the position of Minister of Education of New Zealand[13].
  • Harry Atkinson held the position of Prime Minister of New Zealand[14].
  • Harry Atkinson held the position of Prime Minister of New Zealand[15].
  • Harry Atkinson received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[16].
  • Harry Atkinson is recorded as male[17].
  • Harry Atkinson's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Harry Atkinson was affiliated with the independent politician[19].
  • Harry Atkinson's Commons category is recorded as Harry Atkinson[20].
  • Harry Atkinson's family name is recorded as Atkinson[21].
  • Harry Atkinson's given name is recorded as Harry[22].
  • Harry Atkinson's given name is recorded as Albert[23].
  • Harry Atkinson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, first supplement[24].
  • Harry Atkinson's described by source is recorded as The Dictionary of Australasian Biography, 1892[25].
  • Harry Atkinson's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26].
  • Harry Atkinson's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Henry Albert Atkinson'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Harry Atkinson's place of birth was Broxton[2]. He was born on November 1, 1831[3].

Career and Affiliations

Harry Atkinson worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Member of the New Zealand Parliament[10], a position[28], in New Zealand[29]; Prime Minister of New Zealand[11], a public office[30], in New Zealand[31], founded in 1856[32]; Speaker of the New Zealand Legislative Council[12], a position[33], in New Zealand[34]; Minister of Education of New Zealand[13], a position[35], in New Zealand[36], founded in 1878[37]; Minister of Finance[38], a position[39], in New Zealand[40], founded in 1841[41]; and Minister of Defence[42], a position[43], in New Zealand[44], founded in 1862[45].

Recognition

Harry Atkinson received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[16].

Personal Life

Harry Atkinson was affiliated with the independent politician[19].

Death and Burial

Harry Atkinson died on June 28, 1892[5]. He passed away in Wellington[4]. Burial took place at Karori Cemetery[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Harry Atkinson include 5972 Harryatkinson[46], an asteroid[47].

Why It Matters

Harry Atkinson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (100 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

Entities named for him include 5972 Harryatkinson[46], an asteroid[47].

FAQs

Where was Harry Atkinson born?

Harry Atkinson was born in Broxton[2].

Where did Harry Atkinson die?

Harry Atkinson passed away in Wellington[4].

What did Harry Atkinson do for work?

Harry Atkinson worked as politician[6].

What awards did Harry Atkinson receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[16].

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  10. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  27. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [46] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial Karori Cemetery
    Given name Harry, Albert
    Sex or gender male
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