Background
He was designated as a crown prince of Huahine when his father became king of Huahine in 1852. Prince Marama Teururai was born at Huahine in 1851.
He was designated as a crown prince of Huahine when his father became king of Huahine in 1852. Prince Marama Teururai was born at Huahine in 1851.
He never became king of Huahine. He was the second son of King Ari"imate. His mother, Princess Maerehia Teha"apapa of Raiatea, was the only living child of King Tamatoa IV of Raiatea.
He acted also as Regent from 1884 to 1895.
He finally signed the annexation of his State in favor of France which annexed his kingdom on 1897.