About John Mitchell
Lived 1941 – 2021 (aged 80). John Mitchell was a New Zealand historian and psychologist.
Maui John Mitchell (20 May 1941 – 23 September 2021) was a New Zealand historian who specialised in Māori history, particularly in the upper South Island. Of Māori descent, he affiliated to Te Āti Awa and Ngāti Tama. Mitchell completed a master's thesis in 1967, followed by a doctoral thesis in 1971, both at the University of Canterbury.
He died on 23 September 2021 in Nelson.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Mitchell?
New Zealand historian
When was John Mitchell born?
John Mitchell was born on 20 May 1941 in Tākaka.
When did John Mitchell die?
John Mitchell died on 23 September 2021.
What was John Mitchell's occupation?
John Mitchell was a historian and psychologist.
What nationality was John Mitchell?
John Mitchell was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Mitchell (historian)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Mitchell. https://biography.guide/john-mitchell-historian/
MLA: "John Mitchell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-mitchell-historian/.
Chicago: "John Mitchell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-mitchell-historian/.
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