Pōmare IV facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pōmare IV |
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| Queen of Tahiti | |||||
| Reign | 11 January 1827 – 17 September 1877 | ||||
| Predecessor | Pōmare III | ||||
| Successor | Pōmare V | ||||
| Regent | Teriʻitariʻa Ariʻipaeavahine Teriʻitoʻoterai Teremoemoe Council of Chiefs |
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| Born | 28 February 1813 Pare, Tahiti |
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| Died | 17 September 1877 (aged 64) Royal Palace, Papeete, Tahiti |
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| Burial | Pōmare Royal Cemetery, Papaʻoa, ʻArue | ||||
| Spouse | Tapoa II Ariʻifaʻaite |
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| Issue among others |
Ariʻiaue Pōmare V Teriʻimaevarua II Tamatoa V Punuariʻi Teriʻitapunui Teriʻitua Tuavira |
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| House | House of Pōmare | ||||
| Father | Pōmare II | ||||
| Mother | Teriʻitoʻoterai Tere-moe-moe | ||||
| Religion | Reformed | ||||
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Pōmare IV (born 28 February 1813 – died 17 September 1877) was a powerful queen. Her full name was ʻAimata Pōmare IV Vahine-o-Punuateraʻitua. She ruled the Kingdom of Tahiti from 1827 to 1877. She was the fourth ruler of the Pōmare family in Tahiti.
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Early Life and Family
Pōmare was the daughter of Pōmare II, who was a king of Tahiti. Her mother was Teriʻitoʻoterai Tere-moe-moe. Her grandfather was Pōmare I.
She became the ruler of Tahiti when she was very young. She was only 13 years old when her brother, Pōmare III, passed away.
Reign and Challenges
In 1843, the French government declared Tahiti a French protectorate. This meant France would protect and control Tahiti. They placed a governor in Papeete, the capital city.
Fighting for Independence
Queen Pōmare IV did not want French control. She tried to fight against it. She wrote letters to King Louis Philippe I of France and Queen Victoria of Britain. She asked them for help from Britain.
When her requests were not met, she left Tahiti. She went to Raiatea to protest the French actions. This led to a difficult war.
The French-Tahitian War
A bloody conflict called the French-Tahitian War began in 1843. It lasted until 1847. This war involved many kingdoms in the Society Islands.
Many Tahitian people were hurt or died in the fighting. The French also had many losses. Britain did not directly help Tahiti. However, they spoke out against France's actions. This almost caused a war between Britain and France in the Pacific Ocean.
The Tahitian forces were eventually defeated. This happened at the Fort of Fautaua. The French won the war. But they could not fully take over Tahiti. This was because Britain put diplomatic pressure on France.
So, Tahiti and Moorea remained under French protection. A special agreement was made after the war. Queen Pōmare's allies in Huahine, Raiatea, and Bora Bora stayed independent.
Ruling Under French Protection
Queen Pōmare IV eventually accepted the situation. She ruled Tahiti under French administration from 1847 until 1877.
She worked to place her children in important roles. Some of her children became rulers themselves:
- King Pōmare V of Tahiti (ruled 1877–1880)
- Queen Teriʻimaevarua II of Bora Bora (ruled 1860–1873)
- King Tamatoa V of Raiatea-Tahaa (ruled 1857–1871)
Later Life and Legacy
Queen Pōmare IV passed away on 17 September 1877. She was buried in the Royal Mausoleum in Papaʻoa, ʻArue. Her son, Pōmare V, became the next king of Tahiti.
Her Children
Queen Pōmare IV had several children.
- In 1822, she married Tapoa II. This marriage did not have children.
- She later married her cousin, Tenaniʻa Ariʻifaʻaite a Hiro, in 1832. They had many children together:
- Ariʻiaue Pōmare (1838–1856), who was the Crown Prince.
- Pōmare V (1839–1891), who became King of Tahiti.
- Teriʻimaevarua II (1841–1873), who became Queen of Bora Bora.
- Tamatoa V (1842–1881), who became King of Ra'iātea and Taha'a.
- Punuariʻi Teriʻitapunui Pōmare (1846–1888), who was a leader in Mahina.
- Teriʻitua Tuavira Pōmare (1847–1875).
See also
In Spanish: Pōmare IV de Tahití para niños
