About William Wakefield

Colonel William Hayward Wakefield was an English officer of the British Auxiliary Legion, and the leader of the second New Zealand Company's first colonising expedition to New Zealand; one of the founders of Wellington city. As a leader, he attracted much controversy.

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Occupation: politician
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Born: August 8, 1801, 1797
Died: September 19, 1848, 1849

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William Wakefield

Early New Zealand settler (1801–1848)

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About William Wakefield

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Occupation: politician
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Born: August 8, 1801, 1797
Died: September 19, 1848, 1849

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