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Michael King

New Zealand historian and writer (1945–2004)

  • Fame44.3
  • Momentum1.1
  • Wikipedia985
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Lived 1945–2004, aged 59New Zealand
New ZealandNew ZealandWritersWriter / Author
  • Wikipedia
    6 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1945–2004
    Aged 59
  • Awards
    7
    recognised works
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Updated 2026-06-20

Michael King was a New Zealand historian, author, and biographer. He wrote or edited over 30 books on New Zealand topics, including the best-selling Penguin History of New Zealand, which was the most popular New Zealand book of 2004.

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44.3
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Momentum1.1
Historical5.7
Now attention6.1
Source confidence35.0
Completeness70.0
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