Arthur Purchas
Welsh-New Zealander clergyman (1821–1906)
Died aged 84Libra
Biography
Arthur Guyon Purchas (27 September 1821 – 28 May 1906) was a clergyman, missionary, surgeon, musician, engineer, inventor, pioneer, geologist and botanist born at St. Arvans in the Wye Valley, Monmouthshire, Wales, who lived most of his life in Auckland, New Zealand. He was the father of fourteen children and an important figure during British colonisation of New Zealand, described as an 'amazingly versatile colonist'.
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Family
- Children
- Marian Elizabeth PurchasArthur Challinor Purchas
Quick answers about Arthur Purchas
- How old was Arthur Purchas?
- Arthur Purchas died on May 28, 1906 at the age of 84.
- When is Arthur Purchas's birthday?
- Arthur Purchas was born on September 27, 1821.
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- Arthur Purchas was born in Wye Valley.
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- Arthur Purchas's zodiac sign is Libra.
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- Arthur Purchas is known as surgeon, botanist, geologist, Anglican priest.
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- Wikidata lists 2 children of Arthur Purchas.
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