William Watson Bird
New Zealand headmaster, school inspector, educational administrator and Māori linguist
About William Watson Bird
Lived 1870 – 1954 (aged 84). William Watson Bird was a New Zealand linguist.
William Watson Bird (8 February 1870 – 11 November 1954) was a New Zealand headmaster, school inspector, educational administrator and Maori linguist. He was born in Crookham Common, Hampshire, England on 8 February 1870.
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Who was William Watson Bird?
New Zealand headmaster, school inspector, educational administrator and Māori linguist (1870-1954)
When was William Watson Bird born?
William Watson Bird was born on 8 February 1870.
When did William Watson Bird die?
William Watson Bird died on 11 November 1954.
What was William Watson Bird's occupation?
William Watson Bird was a linguist.
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William Watson Bird was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Watson Bird. https://biography.guide/william-watson-bird/
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