William Wakefield
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William Hayward Wakefield (1801 – 19 September 1848) was an English colonel, the leader of the first colonising expedition to New Zealand, and one of the founders of Wellington city. As a leader, he attracted much controversy.
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Col. William Wakefield | |
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Birth name | William Hayward Wakefield |
Born | 1801 London, United Kingdom |
Died | 19 September 1848 Wellington, New Zealand |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Portugal Empire of Brazil |
Service/ | Portuguese Loyalists New Zealand Company |
Years of service | 1832–37 1839–48 (New Zealand Company) |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles/wars | Liberal Wars (Portuguese Civil War) Siege of Porto |
Spouse(s) | Emily Sidney |
Relations | Edward Wakefield (father) Susanna Wakefield (mother) |
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