Polity Kingdom of Raiatea

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The Polynesian island of Raiatea, in the Society Islands, was a kingdom from the 18th century until its annexation by France in 1888.

Establishment

  • January 1751: The Polynesian island of Raiatea, in the Society Islands, was a kingdom from the 18th century until its annexation by France in 1888.

Chronology

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1. Events

  • January 1764: Chief Puni attacked Raiatea, which he conquered in 1763 after a three-year campaign.
  • January 1821: The Polynesian island of Raiatea, in the Society Islands, was a kingdom from the 18th century. Tamatoa III reigned from 1820 to 1831.

Disestablishment

  • January 1848: The Kingdom of Bora Bora was established during the early 19th century with the unification of the island of Bora Bora and official recognition by France and the United Kingdom in 1847 through the Jarnac Convention.