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Rawiri Taonui (died 1850s), New Zealand tribal leader
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Rawiri is the name of: Surname *Angèle Rawiri (1954–2010), Gabonese novelist *Georges Rawiri (1932–2006), Gabonese politician, diplomat, and poet Given name * Rawiri Paratene, New Zealand actor, director, and writer *Rawiri Puhirake (died 1864), New Zealand tribal leader * Rawiri Taiwhanga, New Zealand tribal leader, farmer, Anglican missionary and teacher *Rawiri Tareahi Rāwiri Tareahi (fl. 1820–1850) was the principal leader of the Ngāti Hinepare subtribe of the Ngāti Kahungunu iwi (Māori tribe), in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. He was born Tareahi in the late 18th century, probably at the Ngāti Hinepare ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angèle Rawiri
Angèle Ntyugwetondo Rawiri (29 April 1954 – 15 November 2010) was the first Gabonese novelist. Africultures, December 2010. A daughter of Galoa politician and poet , she was born at . Her mother, a teacher, died when she was six. Angèle studied at |
Georges Rawiri
Georges Rawiri (March 10, 1932 – April 9, 2006 Xinhua (''People's Daily Online''), April 10, 2006.) was a ese politician, diplomat and poet. Biography Rawiri was born in western Gabon. He became a prominent government official in 1967 when took office, with Bongo and Rawiri becoming close friends. Rawiri served as |
Rawiri Paratene
Peter David Broughton , generally known as Rawiri Paratene, is a New Zealand stage and screen actor, director and writer. He is known for his acting roles in ''Whale Rider'' (2002) and '' The Insatiable Moon'' (2010). Biography Paratene was born at Motukaraka, near Kohukohu, Hokianga, New Zealand, and is of Ngāpuhi descent. He grew up in the south Auckland suburb of Otara, and attended Hillary College as David Broughton, the English form of his name. Paratene's parents were Boyd Alex Broughton and Patricia Charlotte Hancy. Paratene initially struggled with reading and writing at school, but went on to be the first Māori graduate of the New Zealand Drama School. He graduated in 2005 with a Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting). As a young student in the 1970s, Paratene was a member of Ngā Tamatoa, an activist organisation which fought for Māori rights, land, language and culture. Paratene was president of the Wellington chapter, and was one of those who presented the 1972 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rawiri Puhirake
Rawiri Puhirake (? – 21 June 1864) was a New Zealand tribal leader. Of Māori descent, he identified with the Ngāi Te Rangi iwi Iwi () are the largest social units in New Zealand Māori society. In Māori roughly means "people" or "nation", and is often translated as "tribe", or "a confederation of tribes". The word is both singular and plural in the Māori language, an .... He was killed in the Battle of Te Ranga. References Year of birth unknown 1864 deaths Ngāi Te Rangi people Military leaders of the New Zealand Wars {{Māori-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rawiri Taiwhanga
Rawiri Taiwhanga (fl. 1818–1874) was a notable New Zealand tribal leader, farmer, Anglican missionary and teacher; of Māori descent, he identified with the Ngāpuhi iwi. He was the father of Sydney Taiwhanga. Before his baptism he was known as Karaitiana Taiwhanga. On 7 February 1830 he was baptised, and took the name Rawiri Taiwhanga. He was the first high-ranking Māori to be converted to Christianity.Missionary Impact > 'A high profile conversion'by Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa This gave the missionary work of the Church Missionary Society led by the Rev. Henry Williams Henry Williams may refer to: Politicians * Henry Williams (activist) (born 2000), chief of staff of the Mike Gravel 2020 presidential campaign * Henry Williams (MP for Northamptonshire) (died 1558), Member of Parliament (MP) for Northamptonshire ... a great impetus, as it influenced many others to do the same. References Year of birth unknown Year of death unknown New Zealand schoolte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
