Background
Prince Ariimate Teururai was born at Huahine in 1853. He was the second son of King Ari"imate of Huahine. His mother, Princess Maerehia Tehaapapa of Raiatea, was the only living child of King Tamatoa IV of Ra"iatea.
Prince Ariimate Teururai was born at Huahine in 1853. He was the second son of King Ari"imate of Huahine. His mother, Princess Maerehia Tehaapapa of Raiatea, was the only living child of King Tamatoa IV of Ra"iatea.
He was installed as king of Ra"iatea and Taha"a in 1884, but was deposed in 1888. He was the last King of Ra"iatea and Taha"a. He was installed as king of Ra"iatea and Taha"a in 1884.
His coronation took place on January 22, 1885.
He took the regnal name Tamatoa VI. His reign ended when the French annexed the two islands of Ra"iatea and Taha"a on March 16, 1888. 1853 - 14 April 1874 His Highness Prince Ari"imate.
14 April 1874 - 1881 His Highness Prince Ari"imate, Minister of Huahine and Maia"o. 1881 - 22 January 1885 His Highness The Crown Prince of Raiatea and Taha"a.
22 January 1885 - 18 March 1888 His Majesty The King of Raiatea and Taha"a.
18 March 1888 - 15 September 1905 His Majesty King Ari"imate Tamatoa VI Teururai.