Whina Cooper
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Summary
Whina Cooper is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Hokianga Harbour[2]. She was born on December 9, 1895[3]. She died in Panguru[4]. She died on March 26, 1994[5]. She worked as a teacher[6], historian[7], activist[8], and community leader[9]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (352 views/month, #7,126 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Born in Hokianga Harbour[2].
- Whina Cooper died in Panguru[4].
- Whina Cooper was born on December 9, 1895[3].
- Whina Cooper died on March 26, 1994[5].
- Whina Cooper's father was Heremia Te Wake[11].
- Whina Cooper held citizenship in New Zealand[12].
- Whina Cooper is identified as part of the Māori ethnic group[13].
- Whina Cooper's professions included teacher[6].
- Whina Cooper worked as a historian[7].
- Whina Cooper's professions included activist[8].
- Whina Cooper worked as a community leader[9].
- Whina Cooper's education included a stint at St Joseph's Maori Girls' College[14].
- Whina Cooper received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[15].
- Whina Cooper received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16].
- Whina Cooper received the Order of New Zealand[17].
- Whina Cooper received the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18].
- Whina Cooper received the New Zealand Suffrage Centennial Medal 1993[19].
- Whina Cooper is recorded as female[20].
- Whina Cooper's instance of is recorded as human[21].
- Whina Cooper's Commons category is recorded as Whina Cooper[22].
- The cause of death was disease[23].
- Whina Cooper's honorific prefix is recorded as Dame[24].
- Whina Cooper's residence is recorded as Hokianga Harbour[25].
- Whina Cooper's family name is recorded as Cooper[26].
- Whina Cooper's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Whina Cooper's place of birth was Hokianga Harbour[2]. She was born on December 9, 1895[3]. Her father was Heremia Te Wake[11]. She is identified as part of the Māori ethnic group[13].
Education
Whina Cooper was educated at St Joseph's Maori Girls' College[14].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include teacher[6], historian[7], activist[8], and community leader[9].
Recognition
Awards received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[15], an award[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16], a grade of an order[30], in United Kingdom[31]; Order of New Zealand[17], an order[32], in New Zealand[33], founded in 1987[34]; Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18], a grade of an order[35], in United Kingdom[36]; and New Zealand Suffrage Centennial Medal 1993[19], a decoration[37], founded in 1993[38].
Death and Burial
Whina Cooper died on March 26, 1994[5]. She passed away in Panguru[4]. The cause of death was disease[23].
Why It Matters
Whina Cooper ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (352 views/month, #7,126 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] She is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Whina Cooper born?
Whina Cooper's place of birth was Hokianga Harbour[2].
Where did Whina Cooper die?
Whina Cooper passed away in Panguru[4].
Who were Whina Cooper's parents?
Whina Cooper's father was Heremia Te Wake[11].
What did Whina Cooper do for work?
Whina Cooper worked as teacher[6], historian[7], activist[8], and community leader[9].
Where did Whina Cooper go to school?
Whina Cooper was educated at St Joseph's Maori Girls' College[14].
What awards did Whina Cooper receive?
Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[15], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16], Order of New Zealand[17], and Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18].