Mahine Teheiura
Mahine', also called Te-hei-’ura or Puru (1761–1838) was the king of the island of Huahine. Huahine is an island located among the Society Islands, in French Polynesia. He was born in 1761.
Mahine | |||||
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King of Huahine and Mai’ao | |||||
Reign | 1810–1815 | ||||
Predecessor | Tenania | ||||
Successor | Teriitaria II | ||||
Born | 1761 | ||||
Died | 2 February 1838 (aged 76–77) | ||||
Spouse | Vaea Pere-ra Tetua-apua Tao’a Mahine-vahine | ||||
Issue | Tu’aitara Ta’aroa’ari’i | ||||
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Father | Mato Teri’i-te Po Are’i | ||||
Mother | Te-tu-ave-roa |
Mahine Tehei’ura became a king in 1810 after the abdication of Tenania, his brother. In 1815 he abdicated for his niece Teri'itaria of Raiatea.
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