Makea Pori Ariki (b – 28 October 1839) was a sovereign of the Cook Islands. He was the ariki (king or high chief) of the Makea Nui (Great Makea) dynasty, one of the three chiefdoms of the Te Au O Tonga tribe on the island of Rarotonga.
| Makea Pori Ariki | |
|---|---|
| High Chief of Te Au O Tonga | |
 Makea Pori Ariki (c. 1837) | |
| Reign | 1823–1839 |
| Predecessor | Makea Tinirau Ariki |
| Successor | Makea Davida Ariki |
| Born | Unknown Avarua, Rarotonga |
| Died | 28 October 1839 |
| Issue | Makea Te Vaerua Ariki |
| House | House of Te Au O Tonga |
| Dynasty | Makea Nui dynasty |
He succeeded his father Makea Tinirau Ariki after his death in 1823. In the same year, the English missionary John Williams arrived at Rarotonga, intending to convert the population to Christianity. After agreeing to destroy their temple and the pagan idols of his tribe, Makea Pori Ariki was baptized in 1825.[1]
He died on 28 October 1839 and was succeeded by his eldest son Makea Davida.[2]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Crocombe, R. G. (1964). Land Tenure in the Cook Islands. Oxford University Press. p. 36. ASIN B0000CMH60.
- ^ Crocombe, Marjorie (1983). Cannibals and Converts. University of the South Pacific. p. 95. ISBN 9820201667.
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- Rarotongan Genealogy - Genealogy of the Kings of Rarotonga
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- Land Tenure in the Cook Islands: Relations between the tribes
- The Royal Family Lineage: Makea Karika Ariki Te-au-o-tonga
- "Cook Islands Makea Nui". Royalty and Nobility from around the world. Retrieved 2017-09-09.