Johann Gerhard Husheer

Johann Gerhard Husheer (26 July 1864–30 November 1954) was a New Zealand tobacco grower and processor, industrialist, philanthropist. He was born in Bremen, Germany on 26 July 1864[1] to a family of Dutch heritage. His grandfather, born in 1737 was a seaman and trader who, when returning after a voyage learned that the French had begun to occupy his home port, left Rotterdam for Bremen, Germany.[2]

References

  1. ↑ McGregor, Robert. "Johann Gerhard Husheer". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved December 2011. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  2. ↑ "The Master - Johann Gerhard Husheer". The Master's Lodge. Retrieved 6 January 2013.


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