Mahine Teheiura
King of Huahine and Mai’ao
About Mahine Teheiura
Lived 1761 – 1838 (aged 76–77).
Mahine', also called Te-hei-’ura or Puru (c. 1761–1838) was king of Huahine, an island located among the Society Islands archipelago. He was born in 1761.
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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Who was Mahine Teheiura?
king of Huahine and Mai’ao
When was Mahine Teheiura born?
Mahine Teheiura was born in 1761.
When did Mahine Teheiura die?
Mahine Teheiura died on 2 February 1838.
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