Historedia
Person

Wiremu Kīngi Te Rangitāke

Events
2
Episodes
4
Years
1860–1861

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Wiremu Kīngi Te Rangitāke, 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. Outbreak of the First Taranaki War

    1860

    Role: Māori Leader

    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.

  2. First Taranaki War ends in New Zealand

    1861

    Role: Māori chief and leader of Māori forces

    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. Waitara, New Zealand Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
  2. New Zealand Wars Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  3. Wiremu Kīngi Te Rangitāke Wikipedia, revision of 2026-03-24
  4. First Taranaki War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22