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Lance Adams-Schneider (Lancelot Raymond Adams) was born on 11 November, 1919 in Wellington, New Zealand, is a New Zealand politician. Discover Lance Adams-Schneider's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 75 years old?
| Popular As |
Lancelot Raymond Adams |
| Occupation |
Retailer |
| Age |
75 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
11 November, 1919 |
| Birthday |
11 November |
| Birthplace |
Wellington, New Zealand |
| Date of death |
3 September, 1995 |
| Died Place |
N/A |
| Nationality |
New Zealand
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Lance Adams-Schneider Height, Weight & Measurements
At 75 years old, Lance Adams-Schneider height not available right now. We will update Lance Adams-Schneider's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Lance Adams-Schneider's Wife?
His wife is Shirley Lois Brunton
| Family |
| Parents |
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| Wife |
Shirley Lois Brunton |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Two sons, one daughter |
Lance Adams-Schneider Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Lance Adams-Schneider worth at the age of 75 years old? Lance Adams-Schneider’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from New Zealand. We have estimated Lance Adams-Schneider's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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Timeline
Sir Lancelot Raymond Adams-Schneider (11 November 1919 – 3 September 1995) was a New Zealand politician of the National Party.
Lancelot Raymond Adams was born in Wellington, New Zealand, to Arthur Archibald Adams and Hilda Mary Adams (née Biggs).
His mother died when he was three years old, and his paternal aunt, Susan Isabella Schneider (née Adams) took on the care of her nephew.
Later, Susan and her husband, Theodore Schneider, adopted Lancelot and he became Lance Adams-Schneider.
He was educated at Eastern Hutt Primary School, Petone Memorial Technical College, and Mount Albert Grammar School, Auckland.
He entered the drapery trade on leaving school and founded his own business in Auckland.
Later he managed a large store in Taumarunui.
During World War II, Adams-Schneider served in the Medical Corps.
He later became a member of the Taumarunui Borough Council, president of the Chamber of Commerce, and an executive member of the New Zealand Retailers' Association.
In 1944, Adams-Schneider became engaged to Shirley Lois Brunton, and the couple married the following year.
His private enterprise position and retail experience influenced him politically and led him to become involved with the National Party.
He became chairmans of the party's Taumaranui Branch and was later a publicity officer for the party's Waikato Division.
He later sought the National Party nomination at a by-election in Bay of Plenty in early 1957, but was unsuccessful.
Adams-Schneider stood in the Hutt electorate against Labour Party leader Walter Nash in, coming second for National.
He then contested and won for National the 1959 Hamilton by-election held after the death of the incumbent MP, Dame Hilda Ross.
He continued to represent the Hamilton electorate until its disestablishment in, after which he represented the Waikato electorate until his retirement in.
Adams-Schneider was a parliamentary under-secretary from 1964 to 1967, Minister of Broadcasting from 1967 to 1969, Minister of Customs from 1969 to 1972, Minister of Health and Minister of Social Welfare in 1972, and Minister of Trade and Industry from 1975 to 1981.
He was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal in 1977, and the New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal.
Following his retirement from national politics, Adams-Schneider was appointed the Ambassador from New Zealand to the United States (1982–85) and to Mexico (1982–83).
In the 1984 Queen's Birthday Honours, Adams-Schneider was appointed a Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George, for public services.
He was also a member of the Privy Council.
Adams-Schneider was active in youth work and was a lay preacher in the Baptist Church.
He died on 3 September 1995.
His wife, Shirley, Lady Adams-Schneider, died in Wellington on 20 May 2020.
