About Rawiri Taiwhanga
Lived 1818 – 1874 (aged 55–56). Rawiri Taiwhanga was a New Zealand missionary.
Rawiri Taiwhanga was a notable New Zealand Māori tribal leader, farmer, Anglican missionary and teacher. He was of Ngāti Tautahi, a subtribe of Ngāpuhi. He was the father of Sydney Taiwhanga, a 19th-century Māori member of the House of Representatives.
Before his baptism, he was known as Karaitiana Taiwhanga. On 7 February 1830 he was baptised, and took the name Rawiri Taiwhanga. This gave the missionary work of the Church Missionary Society led by the Rev. Henry Williams a great impetus, as it influenced many others to do the same.
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Who was Rawiri Taiwhanga?
Nga Puhi leader, farmer, missionary, teacher
When was Rawiri Taiwhanga born?
Rawiri Taiwhanga was born in 1818.
When did Rawiri Taiwhanga die?
Rawiri Taiwhanga died in 1874.
What was Rawiri Taiwhanga's occupation?
Rawiri Taiwhanga was a missionary.
What nationality was Rawiri Taiwhanga?
Rawiri Taiwhanga was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rawiri Taiwhanga. https://biography.guide/rawiri-taiwhanga/
MLA: "Rawiri Taiwhanga." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rawiri-taiwhanga/.
Chicago: "Rawiri Taiwhanga." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rawiri-taiwhanga/.
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