Alfred Domett 1811 – 1887

Biography

Alfred Domett was born on May 20, 1811, in Camberwell, England, during a period of significant social and political change. He would go on to pursue a career in public service, ultimately achieving prominence in the political life of the British Empire during the nineteenth century.

Domett’s most notable achievement came through his work in New Zealand, where he served as Prime Minister. This position represented the pinnacle of his political career and reflected the confidence placed in him by those who recognized his abilities in governance and leadership during a formative period in New Zealand’s colonial development.

After a long life devoted to public service, Domett passed away on November 2, 1887, in London, the city of his birth and a place he returned to in his later years. He was laid to rest at Kensal Green Cemetery in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, a final resting place that befitted a man of his station and accomplishments.