John Thomas Blake
New Zealand surveyor, interpreter, land agent, historian, racehorse owner and trainer
About John Thomas Blake
Lived 1853 – 1940 (aged 87). John Thomas Blake was a New Zealand historian, surveyor and interpreter.
John Thomas Blake (4 April 1853–26 November 1940) was a New Zealand surveyor, interpreter, land agent, historian, racehorse owner and trainer. Of Māori descent, he identified with the Taranaki iwi. He was born in Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand on 4 April 1853.
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Who was John Thomas Blake?
New Zealand surveyor, interpreter, land agent, historian, racehorse owner and trainer (1853-1940)
When was John Thomas Blake born?
John Thomas Blake was born on 4 April 1853 in Ōrākei.
When did John Thomas Blake die?
John Thomas Blake died on 26 November 1940 in Hastings.
What was John Thomas Blake's occupation?
John Thomas Blake was a historian, surveyor and interpreter.
What nationality was John Thomas Blake?
John Thomas Blake was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Thomas Blake. https://biography.guide/john-thomas-blake/
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