Te Rauparaha facts for kids
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Te Rauparaha
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| Born | c. 1760s |
| Died | 27 November 1849 |
| Allegiance | Ngāti Toa |
| Years of service | 1819-1848 |
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Te Rauparaha (1760s – 27 November 1849) was a Māori rangatira (chief) and war leader of the Ngāti Toa tribe who took a leading part in the Musket Wars. He was influential in the original sale of land to the New Zealand Company and was a participant in the Wairau Affray in Marlborough.
Images for kids
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Te Rauparaha Memorial in Ōtaki, commissioned by Te Rauparaha's son Tāmihana
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Te Rauparaha, contemporary sketch
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