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Hoani Te Whatahoro Jury

1841 – 1923

Ngati Kahungunu scholar, recorder, interpreter

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About Hoani Te Whatahoro Jury

Lived 1841 – 1923 (aged 82). Hoani Te Whatahoro Jury was a New Zealand interpreter.

Hoani Turi Te Whatahoro Jury (4 February 1841–26 September 1923) was a New Zealand Ngāti Kahungunu scholar, recorder and interpreter. He was born in Wairarapa, New Zealand on 4 February 1841. His mother was Te Aitu-o-te-rangi Jury and his father John Milsome Jury, an Englishman.

In 1892 he was elected chairman of Te Kotahitanga, the movement for an autonomous Māori parliament, at its first meeting at Waipatu. At the second sitting of Te Kotahitanga in 1893 he was elected premier. His premiership was mired by accusations of financial mismanagement made by his predecessor and successor, Hamiora Mangakahia.

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Also known as
Hoani Turi Te Whatahoro Jury, H. T. Whatahoro, Te Whatahoro Jury, Hoani Turi Te Whatahoro, John Alfred Jury, John Alfred Te Whatahoro Jury

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Te Aitu-o-te-rangi Jury

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hoani Te Whatahoro Jury?

Ngati Kahungunu scholar, recorder, interpreter (1841-1923)

When was Hoani Te Whatahoro Jury born?

Hoani Te Whatahoro Jury was born on 4 February 1841 in Wairarapa.

When did Hoani Te Whatahoro Jury die?

Hoani Te Whatahoro Jury died on 26 September 1923 in Greytown.

What was Hoani Te Whatahoro Jury's occupation?

Hoani Te Whatahoro Jury was an interpreter.

What nationality was Hoani Te Whatahoro Jury?

Hoani Te Whatahoro Jury was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hoani Te Whatahoro Jury

· Wikidata: Q5874493

· DBpedia: Hoani Te Whatahoro Jury

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