Te Keepa Te Rangihiwinui | |
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Nickname(s) | Major Kemp |
Born | near Opiki, New Zealand |
Died | 15 April 1898 Putiki, New Zealand |
Buried | Putiki Urupa |
Allegiance | British Empire |
Years of service | 1864–1872 |
Rank | Major |
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Battles / wars | New Zealand War |
Awards | New Zealand War Medal |
Te Keepa Te Rangihiwinui NZC (died 15 April 1898) was a Māori military commander and noted ally of the government forces during the New Zealand Wars. First known as Te Rangihiwinui, he was later known as Te Keepa, Meiha Keepa, Major Keepa or Major Kemp.