John Joseph Woods | |
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Born | 1849 |
Died | (aged 85) Lawrence, New Zealand |
Known for | Composer of "God Defend New Zealand" |
Spouse | Harriet Plunket |
Children | 4 |
John Joseph Woods (1849 – 9 June 1934) 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.[1] Woods was also the Tuapeka County Council clerk for 55 years.[2]
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