Michael King (historian)
New Zealand historian and writer (1945–2004) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Michael King OBE (15 December 1945 – 30 March 2004) 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.[1]
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Born | 15 December 1945 Wellington, New Zealand |
Died | 30 March 2004(2004-03-30) (aged 58) near Maramarua, Waikato, New Zealand |
Occupation | Historian, biographer |
Alma mater | Victoria University of Wellington, University of Waikato |
Notable works | The Penguin History of New Zealand |
Notable awards | Officer of the Order of the British Empire (1988) Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement (2003) |
Relatives | Jonathan King (son) Rachael King (daughter) |
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