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Friday, 16 August 2019

Tupaia

Facts about Tupaia.

what happened to him:
he died from either dysentery or malaria or scurvy or pneumonia

why did he die:
dysentery or Malaria or scurvy or pneumonia
Image result for tupaia                                                                           when did he die:
11 November 1770

where did he die:
Jakarta, Indonesia

who is he:

was a Tahitian Polynesian navigator and arioi (a kind of priest).


where did he come from:

Raiatea, French Polynesia.

what he was know as:
was a high priest and navigator who joined James Cook's first voyage at Tahiti.

why was he in nz:
Tupaia played a pivotal role in mediating between Māori communities and the crew of the Endeavour during Lieutenant James Cook's first visit to New Zealand in 1769. 

I found out he was a kind smart brave passionate about others.

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