Manuel José (trader)
Manuel José | |
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| Born | Manuel José de Frutos y Huerta 31 January 1811 |
| Died | 1873 |
| Resting place | Taumata, New Zealand |
| Nationality | Spain |
| Other names | Paniora |
| Occupation | Trader |
| Spouse(s) | Te Herekaipuke "Tapita" Kataraina Mihita Heke Uruhana Maraea |
| Children | 9 |
| Parents |
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Manuel José de Frutos y Huerta (31 de January 1811–1873) was a Spaniard trader and founding father of Paniora clan in New Zealand.
Biography
Born Valverde del Majano in Segovia, he arrived to New Zealand around 1833 and lived much of his life as a trader among the Māori people; he is described possessing: pale skin, red hair, and green eyes. He retired to Tikapa on the Waiapu River.[1][2] He was married to five Ngāti Porou women, and has thousands of living descendants.[3][4][5]
Legacy
The 2014 play "Paniora" by Briar Grace-Smith was inspired by his legacy.[6][7]
References
- ^ McConnell, R. N. McConnell and V. M. "Manuel José". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- ^ Encyclopedia of New Zealand, Story: Cultural Go-betweens
- ^ "Paniora go back to source of their Spanish roots", Aug 14, 2012, Rotarua Daily Post
- ^ "Spanish royals invited to Manuel Jose family reunion", Murray Robertson, Nov 26, 2015, Gisborne herald
- ^ "The Spanish and Maori families of Manuel Jose meet in Gisborne", Te Karere TVNZ
- ^ "Paniora; a tale of Spanish blood flowing in Maori veins", Mar 29, 2014, NBR.co.nz
- ^ "Theatre and dance meet in magical tale of Maori and Spanish culture", Dionne Christian, Mar 22, 2014, NZ Herald
External links
- Otros documentales - El clan español de Nueva Zelanda (in Spanish). Documentary hosted by RTVE.
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