Historedia
Person

William Reynolds

Events
2
Episodes
5
Years
1840–1893

Every event in Historedia whose sources name William Reynolds, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. United States Exploring Expedition sights Wilkes Land

    1840

    Role: Sighter of Peaks

    1. 16 January 1840 · George V CoastDiscovery of the Antarctic Continent

      Henry Eld and William Reynolds sighted peaks along the George V Coast on January 16, 1840, marking the reported discovery of the continent.

    2. 25 January – 12 February 1840 · Coastline behind the Cook Ice ShelfSighting of the Antarctic Coast

      The Vincennes sighted mountains behind the Cook Ice Shelf on January 25, 1840, confirming the extent of the coastline.

  2. New Zealand grants women's suffrage

    1893

    Role: Legislative Councillor

    1. 1893 · New Zealand ParliamentPresentation of the 1893 Petition

      Suffragists presented petitions to Parliament in 1893, including one of nearly 32,000 signatures, demonstrating significant support for women's suffrage.

    2. 8 September 1893 · Parliament HouseUpper House Vote

      Premier Seddon's manipulation failed as two councillors changed sides, allowing the bill to pass the Upper House by 20 votes to 18.

    3. 19 September 1893 · Parliament HouseRoyal Assent

      Governor Lord Glasgow gave royal assent to the Electoral Act 1893 on 19 September, granting women the vote.

Sources

  1. United States Exploring Expedition Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
  2. Women's suffrage in New Zealand Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-09