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Wiremu Panapa

1898 – 1970

New Zealand bishop

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About Wiremu Panapa

Lived 1898 – 1970 (aged 71–72). Wiremu Panapa was a New Zealand anglican priest.

Wiremu Netana Panapa (1898–1970) was a New Zealand Anglican Suffragan Bishop in the second half of the 20th century.

He was born on 7 June 1898, educated at St John's College, Auckland and ordained in 1921. After curacies in the Diocese of Auckland he was its Māori Diocesan Missioner.

Wiremu Panapa seated on the left of the New Zealand Māori rugby league team photo in 1937.In 1937 he was a selector for the New Zealand Māori rugby league team along with Jim Rukutai, and Ernie Asher.

During World War II he was a chaplain to the New Zealand Forces. When peace returned he held incumbencies in Rotorua and Taupō before being appointed Suffragan Bishop of Aotearoa in 1951. In 1953, Panapa was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal. In the 1954 New Year Honours, he was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire. He retired in 1967 (before 29 October) and died on 10 June 1970.

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Important facts

Born
1898
Birth century
Died
1970
Occupation
Nationality
Awards
Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Also known as
Wiremu Netana Panapa, W. N. Panapa

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Wiremu Panapa?

New Zealand bishop

When was Wiremu Panapa born?

Wiremu Panapa was born in 1898.

When did Wiremu Panapa die?

Wiremu Panapa died in 1970.

What was Wiremu Panapa's occupation?

Wiremu Panapa was an anglican priest.

What nationality was Wiremu Panapa?

Wiremu Panapa was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wiremu Panapa

· Wikidata: Q8026920

· DBpedia: Wiremu Panapa

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