William Martin (judge)

The Honourable
Sir William Martin
1st Chief Justice of New Zealand
In office
5 February 1841 – 12 June 1857
Appointed byWilliam Hobson
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byGeorge Arney
Personal details
Born1807
Birmingham, England
Died18 November 1880(1880-11-18) (aged 72–73)
Torquay, England
SpouseMary Ann, Lady Martin (née Parker)
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Sir William Martin (1807 – 18 November 1880) was the first Chief Justice of New Zealand, from 1841 until he resigned in 1857.

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