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Tahiti Protectorate Declaration
- When
- 1842
- Where
- Tahiti
Admiral Du Petit-Thouars convinced Queen Pōmare IV to accept a French protectorate in 1842, recognizing internal sovereignty while France handled external affairs.
Acting independently of the French government, Du Petit-Thouars landed in Tahiti in August 1842. He allied with chiefs hostile to the Pōmare family. The treaty recognized Tahitian sovereignty for internal matters, while France assumed responsibility for foreign relations, defense, and order maintenance.
Sources
- Kingdom of Tahiti Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10
- Tahiti Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-15
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