Pomare II
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Pōmare II, King of Tahiti (c. 1774 – December 7, 1821), fully Tu Tunuieaiteatua Pōmare II or in modern orthography Tū Tū-nui-ēa-i-te-atua Pōmare II (historically misspelled as Tu Tunuiea'aite-a-tua), was the second king of Tahiti between 1782 and 1821. He was installed by his father Pōmare I
at Tarahoi, February 13, 1791. He ruled under regency from 1782 to 1803.
Initially recognised as supreme sovereign and Arii-maro-ura by the ruler of Huahine
, he was subsequently forced to take refuge in Moorea
December 22, 1808, but returned and defeated his enemies at the Battle of Te Feipī, November 15, 1815. He was thereafter recognised as undisputed king (Te Arii-nui-o-Tahiti) of Tahiti
, Moorea and its dependencies.
Pōmare II was married first before March 1797 (betrothed January 1792) to Queen Tetua-nui Taro-vahine Arii of Vaiari (now Papeari
), who died at Arue
, July 21, 1806.
He was baptised May 16, 1819 at the Royal Chapel, Papeete
- Christianity
and the support of English
missionaries aided the centralisation of monarchic power.
Three London Missionary Society missionaries, Henry Bicknell, William Henry, and Charles Wilson preached at the baptism of King Pōmare II. Afterwards, "Henry Bicknell stood on the steps of the pulpit, took water from a basin held by William Henry, and poured it" on King Pōmare's head.
Pōmare II died of drink-related causes at Motu Uta, Moorea, December 7, 1821.
He was succeeded by Terii-ta-ria Pōmare III
, who reigned 1821–27.
Pomare I
Pōmare I, King of Tahiti , fully in old orthography: Tu-nui-ea-i-te-atua-i-Tarahoi Vairaatoa Taina Pōmare I , was the unifier and first king of Tahiti and founder of the Pōmare dynasty and the Kingdom of Tahiti between 1788? and 1791.Outu is the phonetic English rendering of...
at Tarahoi, February 13, 1791. He ruled under regency from 1782 to 1803.
Initially recognised as supreme sovereign and Arii-maro-ura by the ruler of Huahine
Huahine
Huahine is an island located among the Society Islands, in French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. It is part of the Leeward Islands group . The island has a population of about 6,000.-Geography:...
, he was subsequently forced to take refuge in Moorea
Moorea
Moʻorea is a high island in French Polynesia, part of the Society Islands, 17 km northwest of Tahiti. Its position is . Moʻorea means "yellow lizard" in Tahitian...
December 22, 1808, but returned and defeated his enemies at the Battle of Te Feipī, November 15, 1815. He was thereafter recognised as undisputed king (Te Arii-nui-o-Tahiti) of Tahiti
Tahiti
Tahiti is the largest island in the Windward group of French Polynesia, located in the archipelago of the Society Islands in the southern Pacific Ocean. It is the economic, cultural and political centre of French Polynesia. The island was formed from volcanic activity and is high and mountainous...
, Moorea and its dependencies.
Pōmare II was married first before March 1797 (betrothed January 1792) to Queen Tetua-nui Taro-vahine Arii of Vaiari (now Papeari
Papeari
Papeari is a village on the south coast of Tahiti. It is located in Tahiti-nui district, around 32 miles from Papeete.-History:Papeari is attested in some accounts as Tahiti's oldest village....
), who died at Arue
Arue
- France :Arue is the name of two communes of France:*Arue, Landes in the Landes département*Arue, French Polynesia in the overseas territory of French Polynesia...
, July 21, 1806.
He was baptised May 16, 1819 at the Royal Chapel, Papeete
Papeete
-Sights:* Interactive Google map of Papeete, to discover the 30 major tourist attractions in Papeete downtown.*The waterfront esplanade*Bougainville Park -Sights:* Interactive Google map of Papeete, to discover the 30 major tourist attractions in Papeete downtown.*The waterfront...
- Christianity
Christianity
Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in canonical gospels and other New Testament writings...
and the support of English
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
missionaries aided the centralisation of monarchic power.
Three London Missionary Society missionaries, Henry Bicknell, William Henry, and Charles Wilson preached at the baptism of King Pōmare II. Afterwards, "Henry Bicknell stood on the steps of the pulpit, took water from a basin held by William Henry, and poured it" on King Pōmare's head.
Pōmare II died of drink-related causes at Motu Uta, Moorea, December 7, 1821.
He was succeeded by Terii-ta-ria Pōmare III
Pomare III
Pōmare III, King of Tahiti , more properly Teriʻitariʻa Pōmare III, was the king of Tahiti between 1821 and 1827. He was the second son of King Pōmare II and his wife Queen Teriʻtoʻoterai Teremoemoe....
, who reigned 1821–27.