The 1879 New Zealand general election was held between 28 August and 15 September 1879 to elect a total of 88 MPs to the 7th session of the New Zealand Parliament. The Māori vote was held on 8 Septemb
Sir John Hall, ca 1880
George Grey, c. 1875
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An independent politician or non-affiliated politician is a politician formally not affiliated with any political party. In accordance with the applicable electoral law which regulates electoral proce
1879 New Zealand general election
…15 September 1879 All 88 seats in the New Zealand House of Representatives Turnout 66.5% First party Second party Leader John Hall George Grey Party Conservative Independents Greyite Independents Leader since 1879 1877 Leader's seat Selwyn Thames Seats won 45 41 Premier before election George Grey Independent Subsequent…
George Washington, the first president of the United States, was an independent politician.
Marshal Mannerheim, the 6th president of Finland