James Carroll

New Zealand politician (1857-1926)
Person human Q4251161
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James Carroll

Summary

James Carroll is a human[1]. His place of birth was Wairoa[2]. He was born on August 20, 1857[3]. He died in Auckland[4]. He died on October 18, 1926[5]. He worked as a politician[6], farmer[7], and interpreter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (61 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Wairoa[2], James Carroll…
  • James Carroll passed away in Auckland[4].
  • James Carroll was born on August 20, 1857[3].
  • James Carroll died on October 18, 1926[5].
  • James Carroll was married to Hēni Materoa Carroll[10].
  • James Carroll held citizenship in New Zealand[11].
  • James Carroll is identified as part of the Ngāti Kahungunu ethnic group[12].
  • James Carroll is identified as part of the Irish New Zealanders ethnic group[13].
  • James Carroll's professions included politician[6].
  • James Carroll worked as a farmer[7].
  • James Carroll worked as an interpreter[8].
  • James Carroll held the position of Minister for Māori Development[14].
  • James Carroll held the position of Member of the New Zealand Parliament[15].
  • James Carroll held the position of Member of the New Zealand Parliament[16].
  • James Carroll held the position of Member of the New Zealand Parliament[17].
  • James Carroll held the position of Member of the Legislative Council of New Zealand[18].
  • James Carroll received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[19].
  • James Carroll is recorded as male[20].
  • James Carroll's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • James Carroll was affiliated with the New Zealand Liberal Party[22].
  • James Carroll's Commons category is recorded as James Carroll (New Zealand politician)[23].
  • The cause of death was kidney failure[24].
  • James Carroll's family name is recorded as Carroll[25].
  • James Carroll's family name is recorded as Kara[26].
  • James Carroll's given name is recorded as James[27].

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Origins and Family

James Carroll's place of birth was Wairoa[2]. He was born on August 20, 1857[3]. Ethnic identities include Ngāti Kahungunu[12], an iwi[28], in New Zealand[29] and Irish New Zealanders[13], an ethnic community[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], farmer[7], and interpreter[8]. Positions held include Minister for Māori Development[14], a position[31], in New Zealand[32], founded in 1858[33]; Member of the New Zealand Parliament[15], a position[34], in New Zealand[35]; and Member of the Legislative Council of New Zealand[18].

Recognition

James Carroll received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[19].

Personal Life

James Carroll was married to Hēni Materoa Carroll[10]. He was affiliated with the New Zealand Liberal Party[22].

Death and Burial

James Carroll died on October 18, 1926[5]. He passed away in Auckland[4]. The cause of death was kidney failure[24].

Why It Matters

James Carroll ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (61 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was James Carroll born?

James Carroll was born in Wairoa[2].

Where did James Carroll die?

James Carroll died in Auckland[4].

Who was James Carroll married to?

James Carroll's spouses include Hēni Materoa Carroll[10].

What did James Carroll do for work?

James Carroll worked as politician[6], farmer[7], and interpreter[8].

What awards did James Carroll receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . The London Gazette 28505. wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [13] . Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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