Teriimaevarua II facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Teriʻimaevarua II |
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| Queen of Bora Bora | |
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| Reign | July 26, 1860 – February 12, 1873 |
| Coronation | August 3, 1860 |
| Predecessor | Tapoa II |
| Successor | Teriimaevarua III |
| Born | May 23, 1841 Raiatea |
| Died | February 12, 1873 (aged 31) Bora Bora |
| Spouse | Temauiariʻi a Maʻi (1849–1911) |
| Issue | Teriimaevarua III (adoptive) |
| House | House of Pōmare |
| Father | Ariʻifaʻaite a Hiro |
| Mother | Pōmare IV |
Teri'i-maeva-rua II was a queen who ruled the island of Bora Bora. She was born on May 23, 1841, and passed away on February 12, 1873. She became queen in 1860 and ruled until 1873. Her mother was Pōmare IV, who was the Queen of Tahiti.
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Meet Queen Teri'i-maeva-rua II
Teri'i-maeva-rua II was an important ruler in the history of Bora Bora. She was part of the Pōmare Dynasty, a powerful royal family in the islands of French Polynesia. Her reign helped shape the future of Bora Bora during a time of change.
Her Early Life and Family
Teri'i-maeva-rua II was born on May 23, 1841, on the island of Raiatea. Her parents were Ariʻifaʻaite a Hiro and Pōmare IV. Her mother, Queen Pōmare IV, was a very famous ruler of Tahiti. This made Teri'i-maeva-rua II a princess from a very important royal family.
Becoming Queen of Bora Bora
Teri'i-maeva-rua II became the Queen of Bora Bora on July 26, 1860. This happened after her stepfather, Tapoa II, passed away. She was officially crowned queen on August 3, 1860. As queen, she was responsible for leading the people of Bora Bora.
Her Marriage and Successor
Queen Teri'i-maeva-rua II married a man named Temauiari'i a Ma'i. They did not have any children of their own. However, they adopted a young girl named Ari'i-'Otare Teri'i-maeva-rua. She was the daughter of Teri'i-maeva-rua II's brother, Tamatoa V. This adopted daughter later became the next queen of Bora Bora.
The Next Queen
After Queen Teri'i-maeva-rua II passed away on February 12, 1873, her adopted daughter became the new ruler. She took the name Teriimaevarua III. She continued to rule Bora Bora until March 19, 1888.
