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COMMANDER // 1770–1854

Te Ruki Kawiti

2 battles1 war

Lifespan

1770 – 1854

1775180018251850Flagstaff War · 1845-1846Battle of Kororareka — March 11, 1845 · Rebel Māori · Flagstaff WarBattle of Ohaeawai — July 1, 1845 · Rebel Māori · Flagstaff War

Active service 1845 — 2 battles across 1 war; first command at age 75.

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Te Ruki Kawiti was a prominent Māori rangatira (chief). He and Hōne Heke successfully fought the British in the Flagstaff War in 1845–46.

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Battles (2)

Last verified June 2026
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