Edward Stafford (politician)

Sir Edward William Stafford served as the third premier of New Zealand on three occasions in the mid 19th century. His total time in office is the longest of any leader without a political party. He is described as pragmatic, logical, and clear-sighted.

23 April 1819

Born on the same birth day (23 April): Barry Shepherd • Bobby Rosengarden • Dorian Leigh • E. B. Ford • John Miles (musician) • Karl Rosenkranz • Ken McRae • Kyle Beckerman • Lembit Oll • Serge Thériault • Simone Simon • Vilna Gaon

Born in the same month (April 1819): Carlos Manuel de Céspedes • Charles Hallé • Ezra Abbot • Franz von Suppé • Harriett Ellen Arey • Maria II of Portugal