THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

William Hobson

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

William Hobson has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists September 26, 1792 in Waterford, Ireland.

Born

September 26, 1792

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: September 10, 1842

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Birthplace
Waterford, Ireland
Professions
explorer
Citizenship
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: September 26, 1792 (The Peerage; SNAC) or September 26, 1793 (Integrated Authority File).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

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All birth date sources

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Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

Questions people ask

Where was William Hobson born?

William Hobson was born in Waterford, Ireland.

When did William Hobson die?

William Hobson died on September 10, 1842.