William Hobson

Captain William Hobson RN (26 September 1792 – 10 September 1842) was the first Governor of New Zealand and co-author of the Treaty of Waitangi.

Read more about William Hobson:  Early Life, New Zealand, Lieutenant-Governor of New Zealand, Treaty of Waitangi, Governor of New Zealand

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