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William Marsters Net Worth

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William Marsters was an English explorer who was born on November 6, 1831. He is known for settling one of the Cook Islands with his wife and two Polynesian mistresses. He is remembered for his pioneering spirit and his unique family structure.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day	November 6, 1831
Birth Place	England
Age	188 YEARS OLD
Died On	May 22, 1899 (age 67)
Birth Sign	Scorpio

💰 Net worth: $5 Million (2024)

About

As an Explorer, he settled one of the Cook Islands with his wife and his two Polynesian mistresses.

Before Fame

Born Richard Masters in Leicestershire, England, he traveled to the Cook Islands in 1856.

Trivia

The New Zealand Government gave the Marsters family full ownership of Palmerston Atoll in 1954.

Family Life

He settled in Penrhyn, Cook Islands, and married the daughter of a chief.

Associated With

Palmerston Islanders are known for flying the British flag and sporting large photos of Queen Elizabeth in their houses.

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