William Hobson ( born William Hobson ; September 26, 1792 , Waterford , Ireland , September 10, 1842 , Auckland , New Zealand ) is the first governor of New Zealand and co-author of the Waitangi treaty .
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August 25, 1803 began his service in the Royal Navy of Great Britain. January 28, 1840 in connection with the increasing interest of France in the lands of Oceania, William Hobson was appointed first lieutenant governor of New Zealand. On January 30, 1840, New Zealand was declared part of the New South Wales colony. On February 6, 1840, the Waitangi Treaty was signed, which was signed by Hobson on the English side. According to the treaty, New Zealand became a separate colony of Great Britain, and Māori received special rights within it.
On September 1, 1840, Hobson founded the city of Auckland, which until 1865 was the official capital of New Zealand.
Hobson became acting governor of the new colony on January 3, 1841, and was confirmed in this position on May 3, 1841 . He remained governor until his death on September 10, 1842 .
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- ↑ 1 2 SNAC - 2010.
- ↑ 1 2 The Peerage - 717826 copies.