Gilbert Mair

New Zealand surveyor, interpreter, soldier, public servant (1843–1923)
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Gilbert Mair

Summary

Gilbert Mair is a human[1]. His place of birth was Whangārei[2]. He was born on January 10, 1843[3]. He died in Tauranga[4]. He died on November 29, 1923[5]. He worked as an interpreter[6], surveyor[7], court clerk[8], and botanical collector[9].

Key Facts

  • Gilbert Mair was born in Whangārei[2].
  • Gilbert Mair passed away in Tauranga[4].
  • Gilbert Mair was born on January 10, 1843[3].
  • Gilbert Mair died on November 29, 1923[5].
  • Burial took place at Ohinemutu[10].
  • Gilbert Mair's father was Gilbert Mair[11].
  • Gilbert Mair's mother was Elizabeth Gilbert Puckey[12].
  • Among Gilbert Mair's spouses was Kate Sperrey[13].
  • A child of Gilbert Mair was Kathleen Airini Vane[14].
  • A child of Gilbert Mair was John Gilbert Mair[15].
  • Gilbert Mair held citizenship in New Zealand[16].
  • Gilbert Mair's professions included interpreter[6].
  • Gilbert Mair's professions included surveyor[7].
  • Gilbert Mair worked as a court clerk[8].
  • Gilbert Mair's professions included botanical collector[9].
  • Gilbert Mair received the New Zealand Cross[17].
  • Gilbert Mair is recorded as male[18].
  • Gilbert Mair's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Gilbert Mair's Commons category is recorded as Gilbert Mair (soldier)[20].
  • Gilbert Mair's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[21].
  • Gilbert Mair was part of the conflict New Zealand Wars[22].
  • Gilbert Mair's family name is recorded as Mair[23].
  • Gilbert Mair's given name is recorded as Gilbert[24].
  • Gilbert Mair's described by source is recorded as The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand[25].
  • Gilbert Mair's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Māori[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Whangārei[2], Gilbert Mair… he was born on January 10, 1843[3]. His father was he[11]. His mother was Elizabeth Gilbert Puckey[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include interpreter[6], surveyor[7], court clerk[8], and botanical collector[9].

Recognition

Gilbert Mair received the New Zealand Cross[17].

Personal Life

Gilbert Mair was married to Kate Sperrey[13]. Children include Kathleen Airini Vane[14], a painter[27], 1891–1965[28], of New Zealand[29] and John Gilbert Mair[15], 1888–1896[30].

Death and Burial

Gilbert Mair died on November 29, 1923[5]. He passed away in Tauranga[4]. He is buried at Ohinemutu[10].

FAQs

Where was Gilbert Mair born?

Gilbert Mair's place of birth was Whangārei[2].

Where did Gilbert Mair die?

Gilbert Mair passed away in Tauranga[4].

Who were Gilbert Mair's parents?

Gilbert Mair's father was Gilbert Mair[11]. Gilbert Mair's mother was Elizabeth Gilbert Puckey[12].

Who was Gilbert Mair married to?

Gilbert Mair's spouses include Kate Sperrey[13].

What did Gilbert Mair do for work?

Gilbert Mair worked as interpreter[6], surveyor[7], court clerk[8], and botanical collector[9].

What awards did Gilbert Mair receive?

Honors received include New Zealand Cross[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Common Ground: Who's who in New Zealand botanical names. Supplement Two. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Common Ground: Who's who in New Zealand botanical names. Supplement Two. wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Common Ground: Who's who in New Zealand botanical names. Supplement Two. wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Common Ground: Who's who in New Zealand botanical names. Supplement Two. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Common Ground: Who's who in New Zealand botanical names. Supplement Two. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Common Ground: Who's who in New Zealand botanical names. Supplement Two. wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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    Participated in conflict New Zealand Wars
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