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When was Kendall born?
December 13, 1778
Thomas Kendall/Date of birth
Where was Thomas Kendall from?
North Thoresby, United Kingdom
Thomas Kendall/Place of birth
What did Thomas Kendall do?
Thomas Kendall, one of New Zealand’s first Christian missionaries, was based at the Church Missionary Society (CMS) station in the Bay of Islands from 1814 until 1821. He pioneered the transcription of the Māori language, and also investigated how Māori understood the universe. It comprised three missionary familiies.
When did Samuel Marsden arrive in NZ?
Marsden arrived at Sydney Cove on 10 March 1794 with his wife and new-born daughter, Ann, the first of their eight children. He took up residence at Parramatta in July, and concerned himself with the welfare of orphan children and female convicts.
Who went to Cambridge with Thomas Kendall?
In 1820 Kendall made an unauthorised visit to England (Marsden had openly appealed to him not to go) accompanied by Hongi Hika and the younger chief Waikato of Rangihoua. The three went to Cambridge to work with Professor Samuel Lee on a compilation of a Maori grammar.
Where was the first mission built in NZ?
25 December 1814 At Hohi (Oihi) Beach in the Bay of Islands, Samuel Marsden preached in English to a largely Māori gathering, launching New Zealand’s first Christian mission.
Who cut down the flagpole at Waitangi?
Hōne Heke
Hōne Heke was the first of 45 powerful northern chiefs to sign the Treaty at Waitangi. He later grew disappointed at the loss of trade with European ships, and at challenges to his authority. From late 1844 he and his men repeatedly cut down the flagpole above the bay at Kororāreka.
What is a vesper song?
evening song
A vesper is an evening song. It also refers to evening prayers, and then it’s usually plural as vespers. Whether it’s a church service or a jazz band at sunset, if it’s in the evening, it’s a vesper.
Who is Tom Kendall?
Tom Kendall was born at Cleveland, the eldest son and second child of Tom and Flo Kendall, on November 1, 1939, not long after the outbreak of the Second World War. After the war, the family spent a couple of years at Lowood and then returned to Cleveland where they remained until 1954.
What happened to Tim Kendall?
On June 30, 1991, Kendall suffered serious leg injuries at Watkins Glen when a mechanical failure caused his Intrepid RM-1 IMSA GTP car to leave the track and crash head-on into a tire wall.
What happened to Ken Kendall from SpeedTV?
In 2007 and 2008, Kendall was one of the hosts of the show Setup on SpeedTV. On July 15, 2012, Kendall revealed on SpeedTV’s WindTunnel program that he would be returning to the cockpit as one of four full-time drivers in a factory-backed Dodge Viper effort competing in the American Le Mans Series .
Who is Kasey Kendall?
Son of race driver Charles Kendall, Kendall began his racing career competing at the IMSA GT Championship. He drove a Mazda RX-7 in the GTU category while studying and by the time he completed his studies, he took the 1986 and 1987 championships. Later he won three other titles in the same car, which he still owns.