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James Clark (businessman)
New Zealand mayor (1833–1898) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James McCosh Clark (12 August 1833 – 26 January 1898) was Mayor of Auckland City in the 1880s. He was a successful businessman until many of his ventures failed during the depression of the 1880s, causing him to return to England for the last decade of his life. He was the son of Archibald Clark.
Quick Facts 8th Mayor of Auckland City, Preceded by ...
James Clark | |
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![]() James Clark in the 1880s | |
8th Mayor of Auckland City | |
In office 1880–1883 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Peacock |
Succeeded by | William Waddel |
Personal details | |
Born | (1833-08-12)12 August 1833 Beith, Scotland |
Died | 26 January 1898(1898-01-26) (aged 64) England |
Political party | Independent |
Spouse | |
Relations | Archibald Clark (father) |
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