Historedia
Person

Thomas Gore Browne

Events
3
Episodes
8
Years
1853–1861

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Thomas Gore Browne, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. New Zealand acquires self-government

    1853–1854

    Role: Governor

    1. 1853 · New ZealandFirst Provincial Elections

      The first provincial elections were held in 1853, following the creation of provinces under the earlier 1846 act.

    2. 17 January 1853 · Colony of New ZealandProclamation of the Constitution Act

      Governor George Grey proclaimed the New Zealand Constitution Act 1852, which had received royal assent in June 1852, bringing self-government into effect.

    3. 14 July to 1 October 1853 · New Zealand1853 General Election

      The first general election for the General Assembly was held between July and October 1853.

    4. 24 May 1854 · AucklandFirst Parliament Session

      The first session of Parliament met in Auckland in May 1854, dominated by issues regarding Māori districts.

  2. Outbreak of the First Taranaki War

    1860

    Role: Governor

    1. 22 February 1860 · Taranaki regionDeclaration of Martial Law

      Governor Browne declared martial law in Taranaki on 22 February 1860 after Māori obstructed surveyors.

    2. 5 March 1860 · WaitaraMilitary Occupation Order

      Governor Browne ordered the military occupation of the disputed land on 5 March 1860.

    3. 17 March 1860 · Te Kohia pāBombardment of Te Kohia Pā

      British troops bombarded Te Kohia pā on 17 March 1860, marking the start of the First Taranaki War.

  3. First Taranaki War ends in New Zealand

    1861

    Role: Governor of New Zealand

    1. 18 March 1861 · Taranaki regionFormal Ceasefire

      A ceasefire was formally effected on 18 March 1861, ending the first phase of the Taranaki War.

Sources

  1. Colony of New Zealand Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
  2. New Zealand Wars Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  3. Thomas Gore Browne Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-15
  4. Wiremu Kīngi Te Rangitāke Wikipedia, revision of 2026-03-24
  5. First Taranaki War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22