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Wi Katene

d. 1895

Maori chief and politician

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About Wi Katene

Wi Katene was a New Zealand politician.

Wiremu Katene (died 1 November 1895), also known as Wi Katene, was a New Zealand politician.

In 1872 he became the first Māori to be appointed to the Executive Council, becoming the first indigenous Minister of the Crown. He was also a member of the House of Representatives from to 1875, and again in .

He died on 1 November 1895. The politician Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke is a descendant.

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Occupation
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Member of the New Zealand Parliament
Also known as
Wiremu

Frequently asked questions

Who was Wi Katene?

Maori chief and politician

When did Wi Katene die?

Wi Katene died on 1 November 1895.

What was Wi Katene's occupation?

Wi Katene was a politician.

What nationality was Wi Katene?

Wi Katene was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wi Katene

· Wikidata: Q7997988

· DBpedia: Wi Katene

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