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Lorenzo II of Larantuka

1859 – 1910

Raja of Larantuka

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About Lorenzo II of Larantuka

Lived 1859 – 1910 (aged 50–51).

Dom Lorenzo II of Larantuka (c. 1859–1904), born Lorenzo Diaz Vieria Godinho, was a Raja of the Kingdom of Larantuka and reigned for almost 17 years starting from 14 September 1887.

He was born in July 1859, baptized on 20 October 1869, and was educated by a Jesuit priest. When his uncle Gaspar died in 1877, Lorenzo (then 17 years old) was the presumptive heir, but the kingship instead passed on to Gaspar's half-brother Dominggo.

Lorenzo's reign saw several rules being implemented in Larantuka, which included alterations in traditional ceremonies, punishments for those practicing traditional rituals, and requiring all his subjects to provide labor for the Kingdom. Showing clear traits of independence, he attempted to extract taxes from territories belonging to the nearby Raja of Sikka and to Maumere, led groups of men to intervene in local conflicts, and refused to conduct sacrifices in the manner his predecessors did for the non-Catholic natives. Eventually, colonial authorities responded by deposing and exiling him to Java, 1 July 1904, where he died six years later. He was replaced by acting Raja Louis Balantaran de Rozari.

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Born
1859
Birth century
Died
1910

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Lorenzo II of Larantuka?

raja of Larantuka

When was Lorenzo II of Larantuka born?

Lorenzo II of Larantuka was born in 1859.

When did Lorenzo II of Larantuka die?

Lorenzo II of Larantuka died in 1910.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lorenzo II of Larantuka

· Wikidata: Q102493592

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