Korokī Mahuta
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| Coronation | 8 October 1933 |
| Reign | 8 October 1933 – 18 May 1966 |
| Predecessor | Te Rata |
| Successor | Te Atairangikaahu |
| Father | Te Rata Mahuta |
| Mother | Te Uranga Matai |
| Spouse | Te Atairangikaahu Hērangi |
| Born | 16 June 1906, Waahi Marae, Huntly |
Korokī I, Māori King (Korokī Te Rata Te Rata Mahuta Tawhiao Te Wherowhero) (16 June 1906 - 18 May 1966) was the fifth Māori King. He was born to parents Te Rata Mahuta and Te Uranga Matai and was a descendant of the first Māori King, Pōtatau Te Wherowhero. Upon his death in 1966, he was succeeded by his daughter Te Atairangikaahu.
[edit] External links
- Ballara, Angela. Koroki Te Rata Mahuta Tawhiao Potatau Te Wherowhero 1908/1909? - 1966. Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Retrieved on 2007-07-29.
| Preceded by Te Rata |
Māori King 1933 – 1966 |
Succeeded by Te Atairangikaahu |
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