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The Southern Alps of New Zealand where the Franz Josef glacier is located were first explored by the early Maori settlers of New Zealand from about 1250-1300 AD on. The whole west coast region was explored and occupied early in Maori settlement, but the main concentration of people developed a little further north of Franz Josef, between the Hokitika and Māwheranui (Grey) rivers where pounamu (jade) was gathered. The Maori name for the glacier is Ka Roimata o Hinehukatere.
The first European to sight this region was Abel Tasman, but he did not land in this area, and therefore would have been unaware of the glacier. In 1770 Captain James Cook charted this coast, but did not investigate the land significantly.
Sir Johann Franz "Julius" von Haast of Prussia became the first European to discover this glacier in 1865, and named it after the Emperor of the Austrian Empire.
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The franz josef Glacier is found on what island of New Zealand?
It is found on the south island of New Zealand
Who became the habsbrug emperor in 1848?
Franz Josef
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Kaiser Wilhelm and Emperor Franz Josef and Prince Henry Riding Horseback - 1902 was released on: USA: September 1902
Name a major New Zealand glacier that starts with the letter 'F'?
Franz Joseph and Fox glaciers.
Two major glaciers in the South Island of New Zealand?
The Tasman Glacier is in the Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in the South Island. It is 29km long.
What is New Zealands longest glacier?
NZ does have glaciers. The Fox glacier and the Franz Josef glacier. Both are in the South Island. Fox glacier is 13kms long and the Franz Josef glacier is 11kms long. Tasman Glacier is the longest at 29kms.
Can you name four NZ glaciers?
* Franz Josef Glacier * Fox Glacier * Tasman Glacier * Hukawai Glacier * Haast Glaciers
The franz josef Glacier is found on what island of New Zealand?
It is found on the south island of New Zealand
What is the distance between franz josef glacier and queenstown?
365 km 5 hours travel time
Who discovered that the brain had both white and gray matter?
Franz Josef Gall
What has the author Franz Josef Altenburg written?
Franz Josef Altenburg has written: 'Franz Josef Altenburg'
What was the relation between Franz Josef and Franz Ferdinand?
Emperor Franz Josef was Franz Ferdinand's uncle.
What is the birth name of Emperor Franz Josef?
Emperor Franz Josef's birth name is Franz Josef von Habsburg-Lothringen.
What is the highest elevation reached on a full day hike of the Franz Josef Glacier?
It depends of the weather a lot. The glacier is rapidly going back each year so the altitude might slightly change.
What is the name of the glacier in the south island in new zealand?
There are many glaciers in the south island famous ones include Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers.
When was Franz Josef Ruprecht born?
Franz Josef Ruprecht was born in 1814.
When did Franz Josef Ruprecht die?
Franz Josef Ruprecht died in 1870.
