Henare Wiremu Taratoa

Henare Wiremu Taratoa (c. 1830 – 21 June 1864) was a notable New Zealand tribal missionary, teacher and war leader. Of Māori descent, he identified with the Ngāi Te Rangi iwi. He was killed in the Battle of Te Ranga.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Dixon, Ngahuia. "Henare Wiremu Taratoa". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved December 2011.
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