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William Hobson

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William Hobson

first Governor of New Zealand and co-author of the Treaty of Waitangi (1792-1842)

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About William Hobson

Captain William Hobson was a Royal Navy officer and colonial administrator who served as the first governor of New Zealand from 1841 to 1842. He was a co-author of the Treaty of Waitangi which he, as Crown representative, and several Maori chiefs signed on 6 February 1840. On 3 May 1840, he proclaimed British sovereignty over New Zealand. He also selected the site for a new capital, which he named Auckland. In May 1841, New Zealand was constituted as a separate Crown colony with Hobson promoted to governor and commander-in-chief. In his final months, Hobson was dogged by poor health which left him detached from political affairs. He died in office in September 1842.

Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image by McDonald, James Ingram, 1865-1935; Collins, James Edgell, 1820- via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

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Occupation: explorer
Position held: Governor-General of New Zealand
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Born: September 26, 1792, September 26, 1793
Died: September 10, 1842

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