James Carroll

New Zealand politician (1857-1926)
Person human Q4251161
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Summary

James Carroll was born on August 20, 1857[1], in Wairoa[2]. He died on October 18, 1926[3], in Auckland[4]. He worked as a politician[5], farmer[6], and interpreter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (129 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Hēni Materoa Carroll[9]
  • Country of citizenship: New Zealand[10]
  • Ethnic group: Ngāti Kahungunu[11], Irish New Zealanders[12]
  • Position held: Minister for Māori Development[13], Member of the New Zealand Parliament[14], Member of the Legislative Council of New Zealand[15]
  • Award received: Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Member of political party: New Zealand Liberal Party[18]
  • Commons category: James Carroll (New Zealand politician)[19]
  • Cause of death: kidney failure[20]
  • Family name: Carroll[21], Kara[22]
  • Given name: James[23], Timi[24]
  • Relative: Turi Carroll[25]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[26]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27], Māori[28]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject New Zealand/politics[29]

Why It Matters

James Carroll has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

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[9].

What did James Carroll do for work?

James Carroll worked as a politician[5], farmer[6], and interpreter[7].

What awards did James Carroll receive?

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

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . The London Gazette 28505. wikidata.org.
  14. [11] ↑ . Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] ↑ . Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · DrThneed · 2026-10-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'fr', 'mi', 'ru']
    On focus list of wikimedia project → WikiProject New Zealand/politics
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  2. 21w ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → James, Timi
    Instance of → —
    Member of political party → New Zealand Liberal Party
    Country of citizenship → New Zealand
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