SettingsInterpreters
Ajmal Naqshbandi
Fixer: The Taking of Ajmal Naqshbandi is a documentary by Ian Olds that shows the kidnapping of Italian journalist Daniele Mastrogiacomo and interpreter Ajmal Naqshbandi and the events leading t...
Fixer: The Taking of Ajmal Naqshbandi is a documentary by Ian Olds that shows the kidnapping of Italian journalist Daniele Mastrogiacomo and interpreter Ajmal Naqshbandi and the events leading t...
Alexander Shand (New Zealand)
Alexander Shand was a notable New Zealand farmer, interpreter and ethnographer.
Alexander Shand was a notable New Zealand farmer, interpreter and ethnographer.
Andrew Montour
Andrew Montour, also known as Henry Montour, Sattelihu, and Eghnisara, was an important métis interpreter and negotiator in the Virginia and Pennsylvania backcountry in the 1750s and 1760s.
Andrew Montour, also known as Henry Montour, Sattelihu, and Eghnisara, was an important métis interpreter and negotiator in the Virginia and Pennsylvania backcountry in the 1750s and 1760s.
Anthony Sadowski
Anthony Sadowski was a Polish-born Indian trader and interpreter employed by the provincial governor of Pennsylvania as an Indian agent in the western country.
Anthony Sadowski was a Polish-born Indian trader and interpreter employed by the provincial governor of Pennsylvania as an Indian agent in the western country.
Antoine LeClaire
Antoine LeClaire was a US Army interpreter, landowner in Scott County, Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois, businessman, philanthropist and principal founder of Davenport, Iowa LeClaire was bo...
Antoine LeClaire was a US Army interpreter, landowner in Scott County, Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois, businessman, philanthropist and principal founder of Davenport, Iowa LeClaire was bo...
Arapeta Awatere
Arapeta Marukitepua Pitapitanuiarangi Awatere was a New Zealand interpreter, military leader, maori welfare officer, local politician, convicted murderer.
Arapeta Marukitepua Pitapitanuiarangi Awatere was a New Zealand interpreter, military leader, maori welfare officer, local politician, convicted murderer.
Autshumato
Autshumato was a Khoikhoi leader who worked as an interpreter for the Europeans in present-day South Africa during the time of the establishment of the Dutch settlement on the Cape of Good Hope ...
Autshumato was a Khoikhoi leader who worked as an interpreter for the Europeans in present-day South Africa during the time of the establishment of the Dutch settlement on the Cape of Good Hope ...
Bahiel ben Moses
Bahiel ben Moses was a Jewish physician of the thirteenth century.
Bahiel ben Moses was a Jewish physician of the thirteenth century.
Carmen Beltrán
Carmen Beltrán was a Mexican American writer of poetry, plays, essays and radio and religious dramas.
Carmen Beltrán was a Mexican American writer of poetry, plays, essays and radio and religious dramas.
Charles Oliver Bond Davis
Charles Oliver Bond Davis was a New Zealand interpreter, writer and land purchase agent.
Charles Oliver Bond Davis was a New Zealand interpreter, writer and land purchase agent.
Charles Wong Gye
Charles Wong Gye was a notable New Zealand storekeeper, policeman and interpreter.
Charles Wong Gye was a notable New Zealand storekeeper, policeman and interpreter.
Conrad Weiser
Conrad Weiser, born Johann Conrad Weiser, Jr., was a Pennsylvania German pioneer, interpreter and effective diplomat between the Pennsylvania Colony and Native Americans.
Conrad Weiser, born Johann Conrad Weiser, Jr., was a Pennsylvania German pioneer, interpreter and effective diplomat between the Pennsylvania Colony and Native Americans.
Constance Cox (interpreter)
Constance Cox (ca. 1881-1960) was a Canadian schoolteacher of part Tlingit ancestry who lived and taught with the Gitksan First Nation in northwestern British Columbia and served as interpre...
Constance Cox (ca. 1881-1960) was a Canadian schoolteacher of part Tlingit ancestry who lived and taught with the Gitksan First Nation in northwestern British Columbia and served as interpre...
David MacNish
David MacNish was a New Zealand interpreter, labourer, bricklayer, farmer and pakeha-maori.
David MacNish was a New Zealand interpreter, labourer, bricklayer, farmer and pakeha-maori.
Duarte Barbosa
Duarte Barbosa (Portugal - † 1521, Philippines) was a Portuguese writer and Portuguese India officer between 1500 and 1516–17, with the post of scrivener in Cannanore factory and sometimes inter...
Duarte Barbosa (Portugal - † 1521, Philippines) was a Portuguese writer and Portuguese India officer between 1500 and 1516–17, with the post of scrivener in Cannanore factory and sometimes inter...
Edmund Guerrier
Edmund Gasseau Choteau Le Guerrier (1840-1921), of French and Cheyenne parentage, was a survivor of the Sand Creek massacre in 1864.
Edmund Gasseau Choteau Le Guerrier (1840-1921), of French and Cheyenne parentage, was a survivor of the Sand Creek massacre in 1864.
Edward Francis Harris
Edward Francis Harris was a New Zealand public servant, interpreter, landowner, genealogist.
Edward Francis Harris was a New Zealand public servant, interpreter, landowner, genealogist.
Enrique of Malacca
Enrique of Malacca was a native of the Malay Archipelago who became a slave of the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan in the 16th century.
Enrique of Malacca was a native of the Malay Archipelago who became a slave of the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan in the 16th century.
Eruera Te Whiti o Rongomai Love
Eruera Te Whiti o Rongomai Love was a New Zealand rugby player, interpreter and military leader.
Eruera Te Whiti o Rongomai Love was a New Zealand rugby player, interpreter and military leader.
Fernando Alvarado Tezozómoc
Fernando or Hernando (de) Alvarado Tezozómoc was a colonial Nahua noble.
Fernando or Hernando (de) Alvarado Tezozómoc was a colonial Nahua noble.
Friedrich Wilhelm Christian Sturm
Friedrich Wilhelm Christian Sturm was a notable New Zealand naturalist, interpreter and nursery owner.
Friedrich Wilhelm Christian Sturm was a notable New Zealand naturalist, interpreter and nursery owner.
Gaius Valerius Troucillus
Gaius Valerius Troucillus or Procillus was a Helvian Celt who served as an interpreter and envoy for Julius Caesar in the first year of the Gallic Wars.
Gaius Valerius Troucillus or Procillus was a Helvian Celt who served as an interpreter and envoy for Julius Caesar in the first year of the Gallic Wars.
Gamal Helal
Gamal Helal (born March 22, 1954) is an Egyptian-American interpreter and diplomat who has translated for several American presidents and Secretaries of State.
Gamal Helal (born March 22, 1954) is an Egyptian-American interpreter and diplomat who has translated for several American presidents and Secretaries of State.
Gaspar da Gama
Gaspar da Gama was a merchant of Jewish origin who acted as interpreter and provided many services to the Portuguese, since he first approached Vasco da Gama fleet returning from the first trave...
Gaspar da Gama was a merchant of Jewish origin who acted as interpreter and provided many services to the Portuguese, since he first approached Vasco da Gama fleet returning from the first trave...
George Henry Martin Johnson
George Henry Martin Johnson was a chief of the Mohawk of the Six Nations and an interpreter.
George Henry Martin Johnson was a chief of the Mohawk of the Six Nations and an interpreter.
Gilbert Mair (soldier)
Gilbert Mair was a New Zealand surveyor, interpreter, soldier and public servant.
Gilbert Mair was a New Zealand surveyor, interpreter, soldier and public servant.
Giovanni Veneroni
Giovanni Veneroni was an Italian linguist, lexicographer and grammarian from the 17th century.
Giovanni Veneroni was an Italian linguist, lexicographer and grammarian from the 17th century.
Hamiora Wiremu Maioha
Hamiora Wiremu Maioha was a New Zealand interpreter, farmer and community leader.
Hamiora Wiremu Maioha was a New Zealand interpreter, farmer and community leader.
Henare Te Raumoa Huatahi Balneavis
Henare Te Raumoa Huatahi Balneavis was a New Zealand interpreter, private secretary, public administrator.
Henare Te Raumoa Huatahi Balneavis was a New Zealand interpreter, private secretary, public administrator.
Heni Te Kiri Karamu
Heni Te Kiri Karamu was a notable New Zealand tribal leader, teacher, warrior and interpreter.
Heni Te Kiri Karamu was a notable New Zealand tribal leader, teacher, warrior and interpreter.
Henry Heusken
Hendrick Conrad Joannes Heusken (January 20, 1832 – January 15, 1861) was a Dutch-American interpreter for the first American consulate in Japan, established at Gyokusen-ji in Shimoda, Shizuoka...
Hendrick Conrad Joannes Heusken (January 20, 1832 – January 15, 1861) was a Dutch-American interpreter for the first American consulate in Japan, established at Gyokusen-ji in Shimoda, Shizuoka...
Henry Matthew Stowell
Henry Matthew Stowell was a notable New Zealand interpreter and genealogist.
Henry Matthew Stowell was a notable New Zealand interpreter and genealogist.
Henry Spelman of Jamestown
Henry Spelman (1595–1623) was an English adventurer, soldier, and author, the son of Erasmus Spelman and nephew to Sir Henry Spelman of Congham (1562–1641).
Henry Spelman (1595–1623) was an English adventurer, soldier, and author, the son of Erasmus Spelman and nephew to Sir Henry Spelman of Congham (1562–1641).
Hiltgunt Zassenhaus
Hiltgunt Margret Zassenhaus (10 July 1916 – 20 November 2004) was a German philologist who worked as an interpreter in Hamburg, Germany during World War II, and later as a physician in the...
Hiltgunt Margret Zassenhaus (10 July 1916 – 20 November 2004) was a German philologist who worked as an interpreter in Hamburg, Germany during World War II, and later as a physician in the...
Hirini Whaanga Christy
Hirini Whaanga Christy was a New Zealand Mormon leader, farmer, interpreter, community leader.
Hirini Whaanga Christy was a New Zealand Mormon leader, farmer, interpreter, community leader.
Hoani Paraone Tunuiarangi
Hoani Paraone Tunuiarangi was a notable New Zealand tribal leader, guide, interpreter, assessor, politician, writer.
Hoani Paraone Tunuiarangi was a notable New Zealand tribal leader, guide, interpreter, assessor, politician, writer.
Hoani Te Whatahoro Jury
Hoani Te Whatahoro Jury was a New Zealand ngati kahungunu scholar, recorder and interpreter.
Hoani Te Whatahoro Jury was a New Zealand ngati kahungunu scholar, recorder and interpreter.
Ismael Urbain
Ismael Urbain (born Thomas Urbain, December 31, 1812–January 28, 1884) was a French journalist and interpreter.
Ismael Urbain (born Thomas Urbain, December 31, 1812–January 28, 1884) was a French journalist and interpreter.
James Caddell
James Caddell was a New Zealand Pākehā Māori, sealer and interpreter.
James Caddell was a New Zealand Pākehā Māori, sealer and interpreter.
James Covey
James Covey is the English name of the interpreter chosen for the Amistad slave ship case (40 U.S. (15 Pet.) 518 (1841)) who spoke Mende and possibly other African languages.
James Covey is the English name of the interpreter chosen for the Amistad slave ship case (40 U.S. (15 Pet.) 518 (1841)) who spoke Mende and possibly other African languages.
James Francis Fulloon
James Francis Fulloon was a New Zealand interpreter and public servant.
James Francis Fulloon was a New Zealand interpreter and public servant.
James Waitaringa Mapu
James Waitaringa Mapu was a New Zealand interpreter, sportsman, farmer and community leader.
James Waitaringa Mapu was a New Zealand interpreter, sportsman, farmer and community leader.
James West Stack
James West Stack was a notable New Zealand missionary, clergyman, writer and interpreter.
James West Stack was a notable New Zealand missionary, clergyman, writer and interpreter.
Jean Baptiste Lolo
Jean Baptiste Lolo (1798- ?), also known as St. Paul or Chief St. Paul, or Chief Lolo, was an employee and interpreter with the Hudson's Bay Company in pre-Confederation Britis...
Jean Baptiste Lolo (1798- ?), also known as St. Paul or Chief St. Paul, or Chief Lolo, was an employee and interpreter with the Hudson's Bay Company in pre-Confederation Britis...
Jesse Chisholm
Jesse Chisholm was an Indian trader, guide, and interpreter, born in the Hiwassee region of Tennessee, probably in 1805 or 1806.
Jesse Chisholm was an Indian trader, guide, and interpreter, born in the Hiwassee region of Tennessee, probably in 1805 or 1806.
Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Baucke
Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Baucke was a New Zealand linguist, ethnologist, journalist and interpreter.
Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Baucke was a New Zealand linguist, ethnologist, journalist and interpreter.
John Atirau Asher
John Atirau Asher was a New Zealand tribal leader, hotelier, interpreter, racehorse owner.
John Atirau Asher was a New Zealand tribal leader, hotelier, interpreter, racehorse owner.
John Gyles
John Gyles was an interpreter and soldier, most known for his account of his experiences with the Malecite tribes at their headquarters at Meductic, on the Saint John River.
John Gyles was an interpreter and soldier, most known for his account of his experiences with the Malecite tribes at their headquarters at Meductic, on the Saint John River.
John Hobbs (missionary)
John Hobbs was a New Zealand missionary, artisan and interpreter.
John Hobbs was a New Zealand missionary, artisan and interpreter.
John Leak Springston
John Leak Springston (1844–1929), a Cherokee, is best known as an Indian activist; during his life he was a Cherokee Interpreter, Editor, Lawyer, and Keetoowah Revivalist.
John Leak Springston (1844–1929), a Cherokee, is best known as an Indian activist; during his life he was a Cherokee Interpreter, Editor, Lawyer, and Keetoowah Revivalist.
John Marmon
John Marmon was a New Zealand sailor, convict, Pākehā-Māori, interpreter, shopkeeper, sawyer, carpenter and soldier.
John Marmon was a New Zealand sailor, convict, Pākehā-Māori, interpreter, shopkeeper, sawyer, carpenter and soldier.
John Mason Durie
John Mason Durie was a New Zealand tribal leader, interpreter, public servant, farmer, community leader.
John Mason Durie was a New Zealand tribal leader, interpreter, public servant, farmer, community leader.
John Tanner (narrator)
John Tanner was captured by Shawnee American Indians as a child of ten, after his family had moved to territory on the Ohio River in present-day Kentucky.
John Tanner was captured by Shawnee American Indians as a child of ten, after his family had moved to territory on the Ohio River in present-day Kentucky.
John Te Herekiekie Grace
John Te Herekiekie Grace (28 July 1905–1985) was a New Zealand interpreter, public servant, community leader and high commissioner.
John Te Herekiekie Grace (28 July 1905–1985) was a New Zealand interpreter, public servant, community leader and high commissioner.
John Thomas Blake
John Thomas Blake was a New Zealand surveyor, interpreter, land agent, historian, racehorse owner and trainer.
John Thomas Blake was a New Zealand surveyor, interpreter, land agent, historian, racehorse owner and trainer.
Juan de Betanzos
Juan de Betanzos wrote one of the most important sources on the conquest of the Incan civilization, Narrative of the Incas.
Juan de Betanzos wrote one of the most important sources on the conquest of the Incan civilization, Narrative of the Incas.
Karauria Tiweka Anaru
Karauria Tiweka Anaru was a New Zealand interpreter, law clerk, local politician and community leader.
Karauria Tiweka Anaru was a New Zealand interpreter, law clerk, local politician and community leader.
Kepa Hamuera Anaha Ehau
Kepa Hamuera Anaha Ehau was a New Zealand tribal leader, law clerk, interpreter, soldier, historian, orator.
Kepa Hamuera Anaha Ehau was a New Zealand tribal leader, law clerk, interpreter, soldier, historian, orator.
Kingi Areta Keiha
Kingi Areta Keiha was a New Zealand law clerk, interpreter, soldier, maori welfare officer and farmer.
Kingi Areta Keiha was a New Zealand law clerk, interpreter, soldier, maori welfare officer and farmer.
Kingi Matutaera Ihaka
Kingi Matutaera Ihaka (18 October 1921–1 January 1993) was a New Zealand clerk, interpreter, anglican priest, broadcaster and maori language commissioner.
Kingi Matutaera Ihaka (18 October 1921–1 January 1993) was a New Zealand clerk, interpreter, anglican priest, broadcaster and maori language commissioner.
Kingi Te Ahoaho Tahiwi
Kingi Te Ahoaho TahiwiKingi Te Ahoaho Tahiwi was a notable New Zealand teacher, interpreter, translator, rugby official, musician.
Kingi Te Ahoaho TahiwiKingi Te Ahoaho Tahiwi was a notable New Zealand teacher, interpreter, translator, rugby official, musician.
La Malinche
La Malinche, known also as Malintzin, Malinalli or Doña Marina, was a Nahua woman from the Mexican Gulf Coast, who played a role in the Spanish conquest of Mexico, acting as in...
La Malinche, known also as Malintzin, Malinalli or Doña Marina, was a Nahua woman from the Mexican Gulf Coast, who played a role in the Spanish conquest of Mexico, acting as in...
Louis Wellington Parore
Louis Wellington Parore was a New Zealand Māori leader, interpreter, land court agent.
Louis Wellington Parore was a New Zealand Māori leader, interpreter, land court agent.
Lucy Takiora Lord
Lucy Takiora Lord was a New Zealand guide and interpreter.
Lucy Takiora Lord was a New Zealand guide and interpreter.
Luis de Torres
Luis de Torres, perhaps born as יוסף בן הלוי העברי, Yosef Ben Ha Levy Haivri, was Christopher Columbus's interpreter on his first voyage and the first person of Jewish origin to settle in ...
Luis de Torres, perhaps born as יוסף בן הלוי העברי, Yosef Ben Ha Levy Haivri, was Christopher Columbus's interpreter on his first voyage and the first person of Jewish origin to settle in ...
Madame Montour
Madame Montour (1667 or ca.
Madame Montour (1667 or ca.
Michael Rotohiko Jones
Michael Rotohiko Jones was a New Zealand interpreter, land agent, sportsman, private secretary, public administrator and broadcaster.
Michael Rotohiko Jones was a New Zealand interpreter, land agent, sportsman, private secretary, public administrator and broadcaster.
Mikhail Margelov
Mikhail Vitalievich Margelov (Михаил Витальевич Маргелов) (born December 22, 1964, Moscow, Russia), the current Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Federation Council of Russia.
Mikhail Vitalievich Margelov (Михаил Витальевич Маргелов) (born December 22, 1964, Moscow, Russia), the current Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Federation Council of Russia.
Mohamed Yousry
Mohamed Yousry is an interpreter and translator who was appointed by the court to assist in the trial of Sheikh Omar Abdel Rahman, the blind Egyptian cleric who was convicted in 1996 of plotting...
Mohamed Yousry is an interpreter and translator who was appointed by the court to assist in the trial of Sheikh Omar Abdel Rahman, the blind Egyptian cleric who was convicted in 1996 of plotting...
Pei Te Hurinui Jones
Pei Te Hurinui Jones was a New Zealand ngati maniapoto leader, interpreter, land officer, writer, translator and genealogist.
Pei Te Hurinui Jones was a New Zealand ngati maniapoto leader, interpreter, land officer, writer, translator and genealogist.
Pepene Eketone
Pepene Eketone was a New Zealand interpreter, native agent, assessor and politician.
Pepene Eketone was a New Zealand interpreter, native agent, assessor and politician.
Prince Ludwig of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Freudenberg
Prince Ludwig Karl of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Freudenberg (Ludwig Karl Prinz zu Löwenstein-Wertheim-Freudenberg) (born 19 July 1864 in Kreuzwertheim, Kingdom of Bavaria; died 26 March 1899 ...
Prince Ludwig Karl of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Freudenberg (Ludwig Karl Prinz zu Löwenstein-Wertheim-Freudenberg) (born 19 July 1864 in Kreuzwertheim, Kingdom of Bavaria; died 26 March 1899 ...
Prince Michael of Kent
Prince Michael of Kent is a grandson of King George V and Queen Mary, making him a cousin of Queen Elizabeth II. He is also the first cousin once removed of Prince Phillip.
Prince Michael of Kent is a grandson of King George V and Queen Mary, making him a cousin of Queen Elizabeth II. He is also the first cousin once removed of Prince Phillip.
Princess Fawzia Farouk of Egypt
HRH Princess Fawzia (الأميرة فوزية) (7 April 1940 – 27 January 2005) was the second daughter of King Farouk I of Egypt and his first wife Queen Farida.
HRH Princess Fawzia (الأميرة فوزية) (7 April 1940 – 27 January 2005) was the second daughter of King Farouk I of Egypt and his first wife Queen Farida.
Pyotr Patrushev
Pyotr Patrushev (born 1942) is a Russian author who escaped a death sentence by swimming from Russia to Turkey across the Black Sea border in 1962.
Pyotr Patrushev (born 1942) is a Russian author who escaped a death sentence by swimming from Russia to Turkey across the Black Sea border in 1962.
Rangiputangatahi Mawhete
Rangiputangatahi Mawhete was a New Zealand land agent, interpreter and politician.
Rangiputangatahi Mawhete was a New Zealand land agent, interpreter and politician.
Robert Reid Parris
Robert Reid Parris was a New Zealand school administrator, politician, public servant, interpreter, soldier and judge.
Robert Reid Parris was a New Zealand school administrator, politician, public servant, interpreter, soldier and judge.
Rongowhakaata Pere Halbert
Rongowhakaata Pere Halbert was a New Zealand tribal leader, interpreter, historian, genealogist.
Rongowhakaata Pere Halbert was a New Zealand tribal leader, interpreter, historian, genealogist.
Shirley Childress Saxton
Shirley Childress Saxton is an African American American Sign Language instructor and interpreter.
Shirley Childress Saxton is an African American American Sign Language instructor and interpreter.
Sin Gye-am
Sin Gye-am (fl. 1620s-1630s) was a Jurchen and Manchu interpreter during the middle period of Korea's Joseon Dynasty.
Sin Gye-am (fl. 1620s-1630s) was a Jurchen and Manchu interpreter during the middle period of Korea's Joseon Dynasty.
Sultan Munadi
Sultan Mohammad Munadi was an Afghan journalist, reporter, production manager and translator.
Sultan Mohammad Munadi was an Afghan journalist, reporter, production manager and translator.
Te Heke-rangatira-ki-Nukutaurua Boyd
Te Heke-rangatira-ki-Nukutaurua Boyd was a New Zealand tribal leader and interpreter.
Te Heke-rangatira-ki-Nukutaurua Boyd was a New Zealand tribal leader and interpreter.
Thomas McDonnell
Thomas McDonnell was a 19th century New Zealand public servant, military leader and writer.
Thomas McDonnell was a 19th century New Zealand public servant, military leader and writer.
Thomas Wong Doo
Thomas Wong Doo was a New Zealand merchant, interpreter and community leader.
Thomas Wong Doo was a New Zealand merchant, interpreter and community leader.
Tye Leung Schulze
Tye Leung Schulze became the first Chinese American woman to vote when she cast a ballot in San Francisco on May 19, 1912.
Tye Leung Schulze became the first Chinese American woman to vote when she cast a ballot in San Francisco on May 19, 1912.
Vernon A. Walters
Vernon A. Walters (January 3, 1917 – February 10, 2002) was a United States Army officer and a diplomat.
Vernon A. Walters (January 3, 1917 – February 10, 2002) was a United States Army officer and a diplomat.
William Turakiuta Cooper
William Turakiuta Cooper was a New Zealand interpreter and land officer.
William Turakiuta Cooper was a New Zealand interpreter and land officer.
Yuan Dehui
Yuan Dehui was a Chinese imperial interpreter.
Yuan Dehui was a Chinese imperial interpreter.