Historical Events tagged with "east cape"
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Military & Warfare
Völkner Incident during East Cape War
February 3rd, 1865 160 years ago
The Völkner Incident involved the capture and killing of missionary Carl Völkner by Māori forces in New Zealand during the East Cape War. This occurred after tensions escalated between the British colonists and Māori tribes who resisted colonization efforts. Völkner, who had been working in the region, was perceived as a symbol of colonization. His death fueled further conflict in an already volatile environment.
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