Samuel Yates (storekeeper)
Samuel Yates | |
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| Born | 1829 London, England |
| Died | 14 September 1900 (aged 71/72) Parengarenga Harbour, New Zealand |
| Other names | King of the North |
| Occupation(s) | Storekeeper Farmer Businessman |
| Spouse | Ngāwini Yates |
Samuel Yates (1829 – 14 September 1900) was an English-born New Zealander, who was a storekeeper, farmer and businessman in the far north of New Zealand in the later part of the 19th century. His land holdings were so extensive, he was known as the "King of the North".