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COMMANDER // 1807–1850

Hōne Heke

New Zealand1 battle1 war

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1807 – 1850

18101820183018401850Flagstaff War · 1845-1846Battle of Kororareka — March 11, 1845 · Rebel Māori · Flagstaff War

Active service 1845 — 1 battle across 1 war; first command at age 38.

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Hōne Wiremu Heke Pōkai, born Heke Pōkai and later often referred to as Hōne Heke, was a highly influential Māori rangatira (chief) of the Ngāpuhi iwi (tribe) and a war leader in northern New Zealand; he was affiliated with the Ngati Rahiri, Ngai Tawake, Ngati Tautahi, Te Matarahurahu and Te Uri-o-Hua hapū (subtribes) of Ngāpuhi. Hōne Heke fought with Hongi Hika, an earlier war leader of the Ngāpuhi, in the Musket Wars. Hōne Heke is considered the principal instigator of the Flagstaff War in 1845–46.

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Battles (1)

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