Edward Richardson, CMG, MLC (1830 or 1831 – 26 February 1915) was a civil and mechanical engineer, and Member of Parliament in New Zealand. Born in England, he emigrated to Australia and continued there as a railway engineer. Having become a partner in a contracting firm, a large project caused him to move to Christchurch in New Zealand, in which country he lived for the rest of his life.

Edward Richardson 

New Zealand civil and mechanical engineer, and Member of Parliament
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Date of birth	1830 London
Date of death	26 February 1915
Place of burial	Karori Cemetery
Country of citizenship	New Zealand Australia
Occupation	engineer politician
Position held	Member of the New Zealand House of Representatives
Award received	Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George
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