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Death of the first Maori King

1860 Death of the first Maori King

The Maori King movement came into existence in the late 1850s as an attempt to unite the tribes, prevent land sales and make laws for Maori to follow. Potatau Te Wherowhero became the first Maori King in 1858, but died two years later. more...

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Potatau Te Wherowhero - Maori King movement

External links

  • Turangawaewae House - Maori Parliament Building (Historic Places Trust)
  • Potatau Te Wherowhero biography (DNZB)
  • Tamihana Te Rauparaha biography (DNZB)
  • Matene Te Whiwhi biography (DNZB)
  • Wiremu Tamihana biography (DNZB)
  • The King Movement (Te Ara)
  • Waikato (Te Ara)
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