Waimate
Waimate ranks 23,565th in number of biographies on Pantheon, behind Kelmentsi, Sarab-e Yas, and Putyla. Memorable people born in Waimate include Norman Kirk. Memorable people who died in Waimate include Keri Hulme. Waimate has been the birth place of many politicians and the death place of many writers. Waimate is located in New Zealand.
Waimate is a town in Canterbury, New Zealand, and the seat of Waimate District. It is situated just inland from the eastern coast of the South Island. The town is reached via a short detour west when travelling on State Highway One, the main North/South road. Waimate is 45.7 km south of Timaru, Canterbury's second city, 20 km north of the Waitaki River, which forms the border between Canterbury and the Otago province to the south and 47.5 km north of Oamaru, the main town of the Waitaki District. Read more on Wikipedia
People
In 1923, Waimate was the birth place of 1 globally memorable people, including Norman Kirk. Additionaly, 1 globally memorable people have passed away in Waimate including Keri Hulme.
People Born in Waimate
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People Deceased in Waimate
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Occupations
Most individuals born in present day Waimate were politicians (1), while most who died were writers (1).
Occupational Trends
Throughout history politicians have been the profession with the most memorable people born in present day Waimate, including Norman Kirk.
Places
Overlapping Lives
Below is a visual represetation of the lifespans of the top 1 globally memorable people born in Waimate since 1700.
