Birth Name: Christopher Mark Luxon
Place of Birth: Christchurch, New Zealand
Date of Birth: 19 July, 1970
Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Irish, Cornish
Christopher Luxon is a New Zealand politician and former business executive. He has served as Prime Minister of New Zealand, since 27 November, 2023.
Prime Minister Luxon’s paternal grandfather was Frederick Joseph Luxon (the son of William Henry Bridger Luxon and Margaret McKay). William was the son of English parents, Henry Bridger Luxon and Mary Elizabeth Hollow, who was from Cornwall.
Prime Minister Luxon’s paternal grandmother was Mary Joan Wilson Smith (the daughter of Charles Watson Smith and Margaret Ann Tait). Charles was English, and was the son of Moulds Smith and Mary Hairsine.
Prime Minister Luxon’s maternal grandfather was Herbert Irving Turnbull (the daughter of Robert Bruce Turnbull and Janet Morgan Irving). Robert was the son of Scottish parents, Sydney Turnbull and Catherine Armstrong. Janet was the daughter of Scottish parents, George Irving and Janet Brand McNie.
Prime Minister Luxon’s maternal grandmother was Mary Kathleen Clare Ryder (the daughter of Patrick Ryder and Mary Margaret Clare Leamy). Patrick was the son of Irish parents, Martin Ryder and Catherine Wall. Mary was the daughter of Thomas Leamy and Mary Walsh.
Sources: Genealogies of Prime Minister Luxon – https://www.geni.com/people/Christopher-Luxon-MP/6000000180489783827
https://www.genealogy.com/ftm/r/e/i/Murray-Hugh-hamilton-Reid/WEBSITE-0001/UHP-0431.html
Genealogy of Prime Minister Luxon’s maternal grandfather – https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Turnbull-3730
Genealogy of Prime Minister Luxon’s maternal grandmother – https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Ryder-2173
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