Paul Thomas Silva
New Zealand soldier, timber worker, axeman, bridge builder
About Paul Thomas Silva
Lived 1897 – 1974 (aged 76–77). Paul Thomas Silva was a New Zealand.
Paul Thomas Silva (1897–1974) was a notable New Zealand soldier, timber worker, axeman and bridge builder. He was born in Great Barrier Island, Auckland, New Zealand in 1897. His father was Domingo Silva, a Brazilian of African descent, who arrived in New Zealand in about 1867. John da Silva, an Olympic wrestler, was his nephew.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Paul Thomas Silva?
New Zealand soldier, timber worker, axeman, bridge builder
When was Paul Thomas Silva born?
Paul Thomas Silva was born in 1897.
When did Paul Thomas Silva die?
Paul Thomas Silva died in 1974.
What nationality was Paul Thomas Silva?
Paul Thomas Silva was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Paul Thomas Silva
· DBpedia: Paul Silva (woodchopper)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paul Thomas Silva. https://biography.guide/paul-thomas-silva/
MLA: "Paul Thomas Silva." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/paul-thomas-silva/.
Chicago: "Paul Thomas Silva." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/paul-thomas-silva/.
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