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Exile of Teraupo'o

When
1897
Where
Raiatea
Part of
France conquers Raiatea, ending the Leeward Islands War

Teraupo'o fell into captivity in 1897 and was exiled to New Caledonia, while 190 of his followers were forcibly relocated with their families to Ua Huka.

Following the end of the armed native resistance with Teraupo'o's capture on 15–16 February 1897, the rebel chief fell into captivity and was exiled to New Caledonia. 190 of his followers were forcibly relocated with their families to the island of Ua Huka. The exile of the rebels formed part of the violent suppression that ended the Raiatean rebellion in 1897.

Sources

  1. Raʻiātea Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06
  2. French annexation of the Leeward Islands Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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