About John Ormsby
Lived 1854 – 1927 (aged 72). John Ormsby was a New Zealand politician and negotiator.
John Ormsby (6 November 1854 – 11 June 1927), also known under his Māori name Hone Omipi, was a negotiator for the Ngāti Maniapoto iwi, a local politician, farmer, and businessman.
He first stood for the Western Maori electorate in the , when he came fourth out of five candidates. He was one of 13 candidates who contested the Western Maori electorate in the .
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Who was John Ormsby?
New Zealand negotiator (1854–1927)
When was John Ormsby born?
John Ormsby was born on 6 November 1854.
When did John Ormsby die?
John Ormsby died on 11 June 1927.
What was John Ormsby's occupation?
John Ormsby was a politician and negotiator.
What nationality was John Ormsby?
John Ormsby was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Ormsby (negotiator)
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