What is recorded here
Hobson was born in County Waterford, Ireland, on 26 September 1792. He became the first Governor of New Zealand, serving until his death in Auckland on 10 September 1842.
Why this person is known: first Governor of New Zealand and co-author of the Treaty of Waitangi (1792-1842)
- Birthplace
- Waterford
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Photo: McDonald, James Ingram, 1865-1935; Collins, James Edgell, 1820- · Public domain