Gerhard Mueller (engineer)
Gerhard Mueller | |
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| Born | 7 February 1835 Darmstadt, Grand Duchy of Hesse, Germany |
| Died | 20 February 1918 (aged 83) Auckland, New Zealand |
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| Known for | First European to record the kōtuku nesting ground at Waitangiroto |
| Spouse |
Elizabeth Bannatyne McArthur
(m. 1862; died 1915) |
| Children | 7 |
Gerhard Mueller (7 February 1835 – 20 February 1918) was a notable New Zealand surveyor, engineer and land commissioner. He was born in Darmstadt, Germany, on 7 February 1835.[1]
The Mueller Pass on the West Coast between the Burke River and Princes Creek is named after him.[2]
References
- ^ Adshead, Rona. "Gerhard Mueller". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
- ^ "Place name detail: Mueller Pass". New Zealand Gazetteer. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 20 February 2025.