James Waitaringa Mapu
Ngati Kahungunu; interpreter, sportsman, farmer, community leader
About James Waitaringa Mapu
Lived 1894 – 1985 (aged 91). James Waitaringa Mapu was a New Zealand farmer.
James Waitaringa Mapu (4 March 1894–8 August 1985) was a New Zealand interpreter, sportsman, farmer and community leader. Of Māori descent, he identified with the Ngati Kahungunu and Ngati Rakaipaaka iwi. He was born in Moteo, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand on 4 March 1894.
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Who was James Waitaringa Mapu?
Ngati Kahungunu; interpreter, sportsman, farmer, community leader (1894-1985)
When was James Waitaringa Mapu born?
James Waitaringa Mapu was born on 4 March 1894.
When did James Waitaringa Mapu die?
James Waitaringa Mapu died on 8 August 1985.
What was James Waitaringa Mapu's occupation?
James Waitaringa Mapu was a farmer.
What nationality was James Waitaringa Mapu?
James Waitaringa Mapu was New Zealand.
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