Barnet Burns
English sailor (1805–1860) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Barnet Burns?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Barnet Burns (November 1805 – 26 December 1860) was an English sailor, trader, and showman who became one of the first Europeans to live as a Pākehā Māori and to receive the full Māori facial tattoo. He travelled to Australia and found employment as a trader of flax in New Zealand in the 1830s. Burns returned to Europe in 1835 and spent most of his remaining years as a showman giving lectures, where he described the customs of the Māori, performed the haka, exhibited his Māori tattoos and recounted his adventures in New Zealand.[1]
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
Barnet Burns | |
---|---|
Born | 1805?c Kirkby Ireleth, England |
Died | 26 December 1860 |
Education | Lancasterian School |
Occupation(s) | Sailor, trader, showman |
Spouses |
|
Children | 5 |
Close