Daniel Pollen

Daniel Pollen (born June 2, 1813, Dublin—died May 18, 1896, New Zealand) was an Irish-born physician, prime minister of New Zealand (1875–76), and a public figure who combined business and politics with his profession and worked for such liberal causes as the enfranchisement of women and the rights of the Maori. Pollen settled in New Zealand in the 1840s, purchased land, practiced medicine, and contributed articles to the New Zealander in support of such issues...