Manuel José (trader)
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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.
Born
31 January 1811
Manuel José de Frutos y Huerta
31 January 1811
Died1873
Resting place
Taumata, New ZealandOthernamePaniora
Manuel José | |
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| Born | Manuel José de Frutos y Huerta 31 January 1811 |
| Died | 1873 |
Resting place | Taumata, New Zealand |
| Other name | Paniora |
| Occupation | Trader |
| Spouse(s) | Te Herekaipuke "Tapita" Kataraina Mihita Heke Uruhana Maraea |
| Children | 9 |
| Parents |
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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]
