PacificOceania
Kingdom of Tahiti
The Kingdom of Tahiti was founded by Pōmare I, who united Tahiti with the help of European weapons. Pōmare II adopted Protestant Christianity. It became a French protectorate in 1842 and was annexed by France in 1880.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 1788 – 1880 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Pacific |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Founder | Pōmare I |
| Religion(s) | Tahitian religion, Christianity |
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Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.