Christopher William Richmond (12 July 1821 – 3 August 1895), generally called William Richmond, was a 19th century New Zealand politician. He held a number of Cabinet positions between 1856 and 1861. He worked as a lawyer and was appointed a senior judge who held condescending views of Māori.
Read more about William Richmond: Early Life, Emigration To New Zealand, Political Career, Legal Career, Death
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