Ripeka Wharawhara Love
Te Ati Awa woman of mana, community leader
About Ripeka Wharawhara Love
Lived 1882 – 1953 (aged 70). Ripeka Wharawhara Love was a New Zealand community leader.
Ripeka Wharawhara Love OBE (28 June 1882 – 6 April 1953) was a New Zealand community leader. She was born on 28 June 1882 and was a member of Te Āti Awa.
At age 15, Ripeka Love married Wi Hapi Pakau Love with whom she had ten children, seven surviving infancy. Two of the male children were Eruera Te Whiti o Rongomai Love and Makere Rangiatea Ralph Love. She was named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1918.
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Who was Ripeka Wharawhara Love?
Te Ati Awa woman of mana, community leader (1882–1953)
When was Ripeka Wharawhara Love born?
Ripeka Wharawhara Love was born on 28 June 1882.
When did Ripeka Wharawhara Love die?
Ripeka Wharawhara Love died on 6 April 1953.
What was Ripeka Wharawhara Love's occupation?
Ripeka Wharawhara Love was a community leader.
What nationality was Ripeka Wharawhara Love?
Ripeka Wharawhara Love was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
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