Battle of Kororāreka 1845
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 11 March 1845 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1845 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | New Zealand | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Oceania | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Flagstaff War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | -35.2549, 174.1200 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Kororāreka, or the Burning of Kororāreka, on 11 March 1845, was an engagement of the Flagstaff War in New Zealand. Following the establishment of British control of the islands, war broke out with a small group of the native population which resulted in the fall of the town of Kororāreka, present day Russell, to Māori warriors.
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