Arthur Wakefield
New Zealand coloniser (1799–1843) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Captain Arthur Wakefield (19 November 1799 – 17 June 1843) served with the Royal Navy, before joining his brother, Edward Gibbon Wakefield, in founding the new settlement at Nelson, New Zealand.
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Arthur Wakefield | |
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Born | (1799-11-19)19 November 1799 Essex, England |
Died | 17 June 1843(1843-06-17) (aged 43) |
Occupation(s) | Royal Navy, New Zealand Company |
Known for | founder of Nelson, New Zealand |
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