About Duro Raapoto
Lived 1948 – 2014 (aged 66). Duro Raapoto was a French linguist.
Turo a Raapoto or Turo Raapoto (sometimes spelled Duro Raapoto) (16 March 1948 – 7 May 2014) was a French Polynesian linguist, writer and theologian. He was the son of religious leader Samuel Raapoto
Raapoto was born in Raiatea. His work on the Tahitian language and culture helped re-establish Maohi cultural identity.
Raapoto was a member of the Maohi Protestant Church.
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Who was Duro Raapoto?
French linguist (1948-2014)
When was Duro Raapoto born?
Duro Raapoto was born on 16 March 1948 in Raiatea.
When did Duro Raapoto die?
Duro Raapoto died on 7 May 2014 in Raiatea.
What was Duro Raapoto's occupation?
Duro Raapoto was a linguist.
What nationality was Duro Raapoto?
Duro Raapoto was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Duro Raapoto. https://biography.guide/duro-raapoto/
MLA: "Duro Raapoto." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/duro-raapoto/.
Chicago: "Duro Raapoto." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/duro-raapoto/.
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