William Skinner (ethnographer)
William Skinner | |
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Skinner in c. 1917 | |
| Born | William Henry Skinner 26 February 1857 |
| Died | 24 October 1946 (aged 89) New Plymouth |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Other names | W. H. Skinner |
| Occupation(s) | surveyor, historian, ethnographer |
| Known for | co-founder of Polynesian Society founder of Puke Ariki |
William Henry Skinner (26 February 1857 – 24 October 1946) was a New Zealand surveyor, historian, and ethnographer.