Arthur Wakefield

Captain Arthur Wakefield (19 November 1799 – 17 June 1843) served with the Royal Navy, before joining his brother, Edward Gibbon Wakefield, in founding the new settlement at Nelson, New Zealand.

Arthur Wakefield
Born(1799-11-19)19 November 1799
Essex, England
Died17 June 1843(1843-06-17) (aged 43)
Wairau Valley
Occupation(s)Royal Navy, New Zealand Company
Known forfounder of Nelson, New Zealand
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