Manuel José (trader)

Manuel José (died 1873) was a New Zealand trader and founding father. A Spaniard from Valverde del Majano in Segovia, he lived much of his life as a trader in New Zealand among the Māori people. 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]

The 2014 play "Paniora" by Briar Grace-Smith was inspired by his legacy.[6][7]

References

  1. ↑ McConnell, R. N. McConnell and V. M. "Manuel José". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 2016-11-23.
  2. ↑ Encyclopedia of New Zealand, Story: Cultural Go-betweens
  3. ↑ "Paniora go back to source of their Spanish roots", Aug 14, 2012, Rotarua Daily Post
  4. ↑ "Spanish royals invited to Manuel Jose family reunion", Murray Robertson, Nov 26, 2015, Gisborne herald
  5. ↑ "The Spanish and Maori families of Manuel Jose meet in Gisborne", Te Karere TVNZ
  6. ↑ "Paniora; a tale of Spanish blood flowing in Maori veins", Mar 29, 2014, NBR.co.nz
  7. ↑ "Theatre and dance meet in magical tale of Maori and Spanish culture", Dionne Christian, Mar 22, 2014, NZ Herald


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