Whina Cooper, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Whina Cooper

Māori leader

Date of Birth: 09-Dec-1895

Place of Birth: Hokianga, Northland Region, New Zealand

Date of Death: 26-Mar-1994

Profession: teacher, historian, community leader, activist

Nationality: New Zealand

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Dame Whina Cooper (9 December 1895 – 26 March 1994) was a respected kuia (Maori elder), who worked for many years for the rights of her people, and particularly to improve the lot of Maori women.
Her wide influence and nationally recognised activity led her to be acknowledged with awards in both the British (Imperial) and New Zealand Royal Honours Systems, and by her own people, who bestowed the title Te Whaea o te Motu ("Mother of the Nation") upon her.