Hirawanu Tapu
Moriori leader
About Hirawanu Tapu
Lived 1824 – 1900. Hirawanu Tapu was a New Zealand.
Hirawanu Tapu ( 1824–1900) was a notable New Zealand Moriori leader. He was born in Te Awapatiki, Chatham Islands, New Zealand. He was a major source for Alexander Shand's works on Moriori history, traditions, chants and vocabulary, and about 90 percent of all extant knowledge of his people's culture and language passed through his hands.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Hirawanu Tapu?
Moriori leader (1824–1900)
When was Hirawanu Tapu born?
Hirawanu Tapu was born in 1824.
When did Hirawanu Tapu die?
Hirawanu Tapu died in 1900.
What nationality was Hirawanu Tapu?
Hirawanu Tapu was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hirawanu Tapu. https://biography.guide/hirawanu-tapu/
MLA: "Hirawanu Tapu." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hirawanu-tapu/.
Chicago: "Hirawanu Tapu." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/hirawanu-tapu/.
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