List of monarchs of Mangareva
The island of Mangareva, in the Gambier Islands of Polynesia, was a monarchy until its annexation by France on 21 February 1881. Although there were other monarchs of the Gambier Islands like Taravai, the kings of Mangareva were considered of the highest ranking. The islands kings and chiefs were called "ʻakariki" from the "togoʻiti" class. Lists of the monarchs of Mangareva. Like many Polynesian genealogies, that of Mangareva commences with the gods, or, perhaps, deified ancestors. Regents. Because of King Joseph Gregorio II's minority, he ruled alongside his mother Queen Maria Eutokia Toaputeitou and  uncle Elia Teoa. In 1868, Joseph Gregorio II died without issue and a regency was installed pending the birth a male heir to Agnès or Philomèle, the two surviving daughters of Maputeoa. Family tree. Below is the genealogy of the royal line of Mangareva. "*Bernardo Putairi was unrelated to the royal line. He was the guardian and tutor of the two daughters of Maputeoa." "**Arone and Elia were considered brothers of Maputeoa, although it is not known if they were full-brothers or half-brothers."