Henare Wiremu Taratoa

Henare Wiremu Taratoa (c. 1830 – 21 June 1864) was a notable New Zealand tribal missionary, teacher and war leader.[1]

Of Māori descent, he identified with the Ngāi Te Rangi iwi. He was killed in the Battle of Te Ranga.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Hēnare Taratoa". New Zealand History. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
  2. ^ Dixon, Ngahuia. "Henare Wiremu Taratoa". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.


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