Manuel José (trader)
Manuel José de Frutos-Huerta (1811–1873) was a New Zealand trader. A Spaniard from 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 Germanic features: 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[edit]
The 2014 play "Paniora" by Briar Grace-Smith was inspired by his legacy.[6][7]
References[edit]
- ^ 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[edit]
- Otros documentales - El clan español de Nueva Zelanda (in Spanish). Documentary hosted by RTVE.
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