Leonard Isitt (minister)
New Zealand politician (1855–1937) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Rev. Leonard Monk Isitt (4 January 1855 – 29 July 1937) was a Member of Parliament of the New Zealand Liberal Party.[1] He was a Methodist minister and an advocate of prohibition (temperance), in association with Tommy Taylor and his brother, Rev. Frank Isitt.[1]
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The Reverend Leonard Isitt | |
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Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Christchurch North | |
In office 1911–1925 | |
Preceded by | Tommy Taylor |
Succeeded by | Henry Holland |
New Zealand Legislative Councillor | |
In office 28 October 1925 – 29 July 1937† | |
Appointed by | Gordon Coates |
Personal details | |
Born | (1855-01-04)4 January 1855 Bedford, England |
Died | 29 July 1937(1937-07-29) (aged 82) Christchurch, New Zealand |
Resting place | Linwood Cemetery |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse | Agnes Caverhill |
Relations | Frank Isitt (brother) Kate Isitt (niece) |
Children | 2 inc. Sir Leonard Isitt |
Profession | Minister of religion |
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