# Turikatuku

> Turikatuku  was a New Zealand Māori tribal leader who was the senior wife of the Ngāpuhi chief and war leader Hongi Hika. She was said to be his main adviser, whom he took whenever he travelled or conducted war campaigns, during the Musket Wars.

*Nga Puhi woman of mana*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Politician
- **Category:** Politicians
- **Country:** New Zealand
- **Died:** 1827
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** female

## Bio

Turikatuku  was a New Zealand Māori tribal leader who was the senior wife of the Ngāpuhi chief and war leader Hongi Hika. She was said to be his main adviser, whom he took whenever he travelled or conducted war campaigns, during the Musket Wars.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 35.5
- **Momentum:** 13.8

## Sources
- [Turikatuku](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turikatuku)
- [Turikatuku](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turikatuku)
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7854941)

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