Te Rauparaha
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Summary
Te Rauparaha was born on January 1, 1760[1]. He died on November 27, 1849[2], in Ōtaki[3]. He worked as a condottiero[4], poet[5], and traditional leader or chief[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (696 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1770[8]
- Father: Werawera (Tūpuna)[9]
- Country of citizenship: New Zealand[10]
- Notable work: Ka Mate[11]
- Member of: Ngāti Toa[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Commons category: Te Rauparaha[14]
- Relative: Noel Cook[15]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Māori[16]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject New Zealand/politics[17]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Te Rauparaha include Lycaena rauparaha[18], a taxon[19].
Why It Matters
Te Rauparaha has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]
Works attributed to him include Ka Mate[22], a type of dance[23], in New Zealand[24]. Entities named for him include Lycaena rauparaha[18], a taxon[19].
FAQs
Where did Te Rauparaha die?
Te Rauparaha passed away in Ōtaki[3].
Who were Te Rauparaha's parents?
Te Rauparaha's father was Werawera (Tūpuna)[9].
What did Te Rauparaha do for work?
Te Rauparaha worked as a condottiero[4], poet[5], and traditional leader or chief[6].