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Death of the first Māori King

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

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Date created
25 June 1860
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NZHistory
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https://nzhistory.govt.nz/death-of-the-first-maori-king
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maori leaders / potatau te wherowhero / kingitanga

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