Mahine Teheiura
King of Huahine (1761–1838)
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Mahine', also called Te-hei-’ura or Puru (c. 1761–1838) was king of Huahine,[1] an island located among the Society Islands archipelago. 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 | c. 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.
