Topeora, Rangi Kuini Wikitoria (?–1865/73)
Topeora, Rangi Kuini Wikitoria (?–1865/73)
Maori tribal leader, poet, and composer. Died c. 1865–1873, at Otaki, New Zealand; dau. of Te Ra-ka-herea and Waitohi; m. Te Ra-Tu-tonu, 1818 (died c. 1822); m. Rangikapiki; m. Te Wehi-o-te-rangi; m. Hauturu; children: (2nd m.) 1 son; (3rd m.) 1 daughter.
Noted poet and composer of waiata; participated in numerous tribal negotiations and was one of 5 women who signed Treaty of Waitangi (1840).
See also Dictionary of New Zealand Biography (Vol. 1).
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