The island of Mangareva, in the Gambier IslandsofPolynesia, was a monarchy until its annexation by France on 21 February 1881.[1] Although there were other monarchs of the Gambier Islands like Taravai, the kings of Mangareva were considered of the highest ranking. The islands kings and chiefs were called ʻakariki from the togoʻiti class.[2]
Like many Polynesian genealogies, that of Mangareva commences with the gods, or, perhaps, deified ancestors.[3][4]
Atu-motua
Atu-moana
Tangaroa-mea
Tangaroa-hurupapa
Tu-te-kekeu
Oroki
Vaiamo
Not given
Not given
Turu-kura
Turu-rei
Taivere and Taroi, sons of Ua, who came from Rarotonga with her brother Te Tupua, and married Nono of Mangareva. It is said that it was in their reign, Tupa [q.v] arrived bringing the coco-nut.
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Taki-marama
Toronga
Popi, or Popi-te-moa
Angi-a-Popi
Tipoti, son of Angi-a-Popi and Te Puru-on u
Tahau-mangi
Pono-te-akariki, son of Makoha-iti and Raui-roro, nephew of Tahaumangi
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Tama-keu. His son Etua-taorea, had a daughter, Toa-te-Etua-taorea, an unfortunate queen whose throat was pierced to introduce water she had demanded to quench her thirst. Her body, and that of her child, were eaten after her death.
Reitapu, of Rikitea, son of Tae-Tamakeu and Tuareu; his death at Raramei-tau (at Kirimiro), where he was assassinated, occasioning the loss of Taku.
Mahanga-vihinui, father of Ape-iti.
Ape-iti, of Rikitea, the conqueror of Taku. Under him the great migration that peopled Reao, Pukaruha, Takoto, Vahitahi, Hao, Fakahina, Fangatu, and partly Hikueru by supplying women, took place—these are Tuamotu Islands.
Meihara-tuharua
Pokau
Okeu
Makoro-tau-eriki—in whose time there was peace, no wars.
Mangi-tu-tavake, son of Makoro-tau-arike and his wife Makutea.
Te Ariki-tea, son of Mangi-tu-tavake; reigned only in name. His brother Te Ariki-pongo was preferred by the people.
Te Oa, son of Te Ariki-tea and Toatau.
Te Mateoa (or Mapu-rure). His wife was Purure. Died circa 1830 or 1832.[5]
Because of King Joseph Gregorio II's minority, he ruled alongside his mother Queen Maria Eutokia Toaputeitou and uncle Elia Teoa. In 1868, Joseph Gregorio II died without issue and a regency was installed pending the birth a male heir to Agnès or Philomèle, the two surviving daughters of Maputeoa.[6][7][8][9]
Elia Teoa, regent c. 1857, after the death of Maputeoa with Maria Eutokia for his nephew Joseph Gregorio II.[10][11]
*Bernardo Putairi was unrelated to the royal line. He was the guardian and tutor of the two daughters of Maputeoa. **Arone and Elia were considered brothers of Maputeoa, although it is not known if they were full-brothers or half-brothers.
^"Partie Officielle"(PDF). Journal Officiel des Etablissements Français de l'Océanie. 2 May 1889. Archived from the original(PDF) on 27 June 2015. Retrieved 27 June 2015.