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Gustavus Ferdinand von Tempsky

Gustavus Ferdinand von Tempsky was one of the most flamboyant characters of the New Zealand wars. As this video shows, his talents extended beyond the battlefield.

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Tales from Te Papa episode 50. Video supplied via YouTube by Te Papa

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