Pomare II
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Pomare II (1782 - 1821), more properly Tu Tunuiea'aite-a-tua Pomare II, was the second king of Tahiti between 1782 and 1821. He was installed by his father Pomare I at Tarahoi, 13 February 1791. He ruled under regency from 1782 to 1803.
Initially recognised as supreme sovereign and Ari'i-maro-'ura by the ruler of Huahine, he was subsequently forced to take refuge in Moorea 22 December 1808, but returned and defeated his enemies at the Battle of Te Feipi, 15 November 1815. He was thereafter recognised as undisputed King (Te Ari'i-nui-o-Tahiti) of Tahiti, Moorea and its dependencies.
Pomare II was married first before March 1797 (betrothed January 1792) to Queen Tetua-nui Taro-vahine Ari'i of Varari. She died at Arue, 21 July 1806.
He was baptised 16 May 1819 at the Royal Chapel, Papeete.
Pomare II died at Motu Uta, Moorea, 7 December 1821.
He was succeeded by Te-ri'i-ta-ria Pomare III (Pomare III), who reigned 1821-1827.
