Thomas Henry Smith (poet), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Thomas Henry Smith (poet)

Famous poet and judge from New Zealand

Date of Birth: 22-Nov-1824

Place of Birth: Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 23-Sep-1907

Profession: poet, lyricist

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Thomas Henry Smith (22 November 1824 – 23 September 1907) of Auckland was an English-born New Zealand Native Land Court Judge and poet.
He is best known for the Maori language translation of "God Defend New Zealand", one of the two national anthems of New Zealand, which he wrote at the request of Governor George Edward Grey.