George Read (New Zealand politician)
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George Edward Read (1814/1815 – 23 February 1878) was a British mariner, trader, landowner and politician in Poverty Bay, New Zealand. Known as Captain Read, he settled in Gisborne after a career in whaling, setting up a store in what was then a small town.
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George Read | |
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Born | George Edward Read 1814/1815 Mendlesham, Suffolk, England |
Died | (aged 63) Gisborne, New Zealand |
Spouse | Noko Pahipa |
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