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John Logan Campbell

Personal details

Full Name:

John Logan Campbell

Lifetime:

3 Nov 1817 – 22 Jun 1912

Biography

John Logan Campbell
Campbell made a tremendous profit from – and contribution to – the growth of New Zealand's second capital city, and became known as the Father of Auckland.

Events In History

11 June 1901

At a civic reception for the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York, John Logan Campbell handed over the deed to land around One Tree Hill/Maungakiekie. The new park was named in honour of the royal couple.

Portrait of John Logan Campbell as an elderly man