Rangi Topeora

Rangi Kuīni Wikitōria Topeora (?1865-1873?) was a notable New Zealand tribal leader, peacemaker and composer of waiata. Of Māori descent, she identified with the Ngati Toa iwi. She was born in Kawhia, King Country, New Zealand.[1] She was baptized at Ōtaki on 2 May 1847, no name would satisfy her but Te Kuini (the Queen); one of her husbands was given the name Arapeta (Albert), after Queen Victoria's consort. Later she was commonly known as the 'Queen of the South'.

Rangi Topeora by Gottfried Lindauer circa 1863

Topeora signed the Treaty of Waitangi in Kapiti on 14 May 1840.[2]

References

  1. Sparks, Teremoana and Oliver, W. H. "Topeora, Rangi Te Kuini". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 27 August 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. "Treaty of Waitangi - Māori women signatories". Auckland Council. Retrieved 7 May 2016.


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