Category:George Forbes

**George Forbes**
	New Zealand politician (1869-1947)
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Date of birth	12 March 1869; Lyttelton
Date of death	17 May 1947; Wellington
Country of citizenship	New Zealand;
Educated at	Christchurch Boys' High School;
Occupation	politician; diplomat; farmer;
Member of political party	United Party; New Zealand National Party;
Position held	Member of the New Zealand Parliament; Prime Minister of New Zealand (1930–1935); Leader of the Opposition (1925–1925); Minister of Finance (1930–1931); Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom; Minister of Agriculture (1928–1930); Minister of Foreign Affairs (1930–1935); Minister for Māori Development (1934–1935); Attorney-General of New Zealand (1933–1935);
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George William Forbes (12 March 1869 - 17 May 1947) served as the 22nd Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1930 to 1935. Few expected him to become Prime Minister when he did, and some believed him unsuitable, but he nevertheless remained in that office for five years. Often referred to as "Honest George", Forbes had a reputation for rare debating skill and impressive memory, and his courteous and friendly attitude earned him the liking and respect of colleagues from all sides of the House. Throughout his time in national politics his Hurunui constituents held Forbes in high regard: even when Prime Minister he would roll up his sleeves and help load sheep from his farm on the railway wagons for market. Forbes headed the coalition government that eventually became the modern National Party.