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Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Baucke

1848 – 1931

New Zealand linguist, ethnologist, journalist and interpreter

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Lived 1848 – 1931 (aged 82). Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Baucke was a New Zealand linguist and journalist.

Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Baucke (7 July 1848–6 June 1931) was a New Zealand linguist, ethnologist, journalist and interpreter. He was born in Chatham Islands, New Zealand on 7 July 1848, the son of German Lutheran missionaries, and is described in the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography as "reputed to be the last living man to have direct knowledge of the Moriori language".

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Important facts

Born

7 July 1848

Birth century

19th century

Died

6 June 1931

Occupation

Linguist, journalist

Nationality

New Zealand

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Baucke?

New Zealand linguist, ethnologist, journalist and interpreter

When was Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Baucke born?

Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Baucke was born on 7 July 1848.

When did Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Baucke die?

Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Baucke died on 6 June 1931.

What was Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Baucke's occupation?

Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Baucke was a linguist and journalist.

What nationality was Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Baucke?

Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Baucke was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Baucke

· Wikidata: Q6215835

· DBpedia: Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Baucke

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Baucke. https://biography.guide/johann-friedrich-wilhelm-baucke/

MLA: "Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Baucke." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johann-friedrich-wilhelm-baucke/.

Chicago: "Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Baucke." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/johann-friedrich-wilhelm-baucke/.

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