John Joseph Woods
John Joseph Woods
John Joseph Woods was a New Zealand teacher and songwriter. He is best known for winning a competition to set "God Defend New Zealand", a poem by Thomas Bracken, to music. By doing this, he composed the tune to what later became New Zealand's national anthem. Woods was also the Tuapeka County Council clerk for 55 years.
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Date of Birth
January 1st, 1849
Age
177
Birth Place
British Empire
Date of Death
January 1st, 1934
Died Aged
85
Star Sign
Capricorn
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