Author: William Colenso
Alternate names: W. Colenso; W Colenso
Born: 17 November 1811
Died: 10 February 1899
Bio: **William Colenso** (17 November 1811 – 10 February 1899) FRS was a Cornish Christian missionary to New Zealand, and also a printer, botanist, explorer and politician. He attended the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi and later wrote an account of the events at Waitangi.