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Charles Heaphy

English-born New Zealand explorer, recipient of the Victoria Cross and artist (1820–1881)

  • Fame43.3
  • Momentum11.9
  • Wikipedia309
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Lived 1820–1881, aged 61New Zealand
New ZealandNew ZealandHistorical Figures
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  • Era
    1820–1881
    Aged 61
  • Awards
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Updated 2026-08-19

Charles Heaphy VC was an English-born New Zealand explorer and recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest military award for gallantry "in the face of the enemy" that could be awarded to British and Empire forces at the time. He was the first soldier of the New Zealand armed forces to be awarded the VC. He was also a noted artist of the colonial period who created watercolours and sketches of early settler life in New Zealand.

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Momentum11.9
Historical6.3
Now attention61.4
Source confidence40.0
Completeness70.0
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