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Capture of Teraupo'o
- When
- 15–16 February 1897
- Where
- Raiatea
The capture of rebel chief Teraupo'o on 15–16 February 1897 ended the armed native resistance on Raiatea, concluding the Leeward Islands War.
Teraupo'o had entrenched himself in the mountains and countryside, refusing to comply with surrender orders. Following an ultimatum set by Governor Gallet, French forces captured the chief on 15–16 February 1897. This event marked the violent suppression of the Raiatean rebellion and the end of the conflict.
Sources
- French annexation of the Leeward Islands Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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