Letter on the death of Te Rata Mahuta Potatau Te Wherowhero from Faumuina-Fiame, Samoa

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Letter on the death of Te Rata Mahuta Potatau Te Wherowhero from Faumuina-Fiame, Samoa

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On 1 October 1933 King Te Rata Mahuta Potatau Te Wherowhero died at Waahi. Te Rata had been reluctant to take on the role of king, and suffered from acute health problems including rheumatoid arthritis. He was considered the best choice to succeed his father, partly because he had a good knowledge of Pākehā politics. He was also diplomatic and...

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Archives New Zealand / Archives / New Zealand / New Zealand History / History / Maori / Samoa / King / Maori King / Te Rata Mahuta Potatau Te Wherowhero / Kingitanga / Waikato / Letter / Faumuina-Fiame / Mau

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