South Seas Companion
Biographical entry
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Puana Teraitua i Nu'uruaAri'i of Mo'orea |
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Puana Teraitua was a powerful Ari'i on the island of Mo'roea whose title was associated with the pre-eminent marae, Nu'urua. Puna Teraitua married Fetefeteui, who was related to high ranking title holders of Pa'ea. Fetefeteui and he had two sons, Mahine and Ta'aroari'i, and a daughter, Vavea. Mahine, the eldest son, was the most powerful chief on Mo'orea during the 1760s and 1770s. Vavea was the mother of 'Itea, who became the first wife of Pomare I. |
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Published by South Seas, 1 February 2004 Comments, questions, corrections and additions: Paul.Turnbull@jcu.edu.au Prepared by: Paul Turnbull Updated: 28 June 2004 To cite this page use: http://nla.gov.au/nla.cs-ss-biogs-P000224 |