List of monarchs of Mihi Mai Ra
| Monarchy of Mihi Mai Ra | |
|---|---|
 Royal flag of the Rangatira Nui (1732-1910) | |
| Details | |
| Style | See below |
| First monarch | Kahimeka I |
| Last monarch | Kahimeka XI |
| Formation | 1732 |
| Abolition | 1935 (de facto) 1942 (de jure) |
| Residence | Whare o te Tika Palace (1802–1910) Wollington Palace (1910-1932) |
Wikitoria Kaiwaiata Noa Kahimeka established the Mihi monarchy following the conquest of Karawaha in the late 1730s becoming the first Rangatira Nui (Great Chieftain) and naming himself Kahimeka I. Although the official title of the sovereign of Mihi Mai Ra was Rangatira Nui, all members of his dynasty would also adopt the name of his Hapu, Kahimeka, upon ascension to the throne. The Kahimeka Dynasty lasted from 1732 to November 1910 when it was replaced by the House of Vernon-Dryden following the annexation of Mihi Mai Ra by the Kingdom of Estmere. Vernon-Dryden rule was ended in 1932 by the overthrow of the Estmerish monarchy, however, Mihi Mai Ra remained a monarchy without a monarch until 1942 wherein Mihi Mai Ra officially abolished the monarchy in the Wahakahokia.
Mihi Monarchs (1732–1942)
| № | Reign | Portrait | Name(s) | Birth Year | Death |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahimeka Dynasty (1732-1910) | |||||
| 1 | 1732 - 1769 |
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Kahimeka I | c.1699 Son of Mauo Kaiwaiata Noa |
1769 aged 70? |
| 2 | 1769 - 1791 |
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Kahimeka II | 1741 Fifth-born son of Kahimeka I |
March 8, 1791 aged 50 |
| 3 | 1791 - 1805 |
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Kahimeka III | 1744 Eighth-born son of Kahimeka I |
November 6, 1805 aged 61 |
| 4 | 1805 - 1837 |
|
Kahimeka IV | 1774 Only son of Kahimeka III |
1837 aged 63 |
| 5 | 1837 - 1844 |
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Kahimeka V later Kahimeka VIII |
1814 Born eldest daughter of Kahimeka IV |
July 20, 1902 aged 88 |
| 6 | 1844 - 1851 |
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Kahimeka VI | 1817 Second-born of Kahimeka IV |
November 1, 1851 aged 34 |
| 7 | 1851 - 1876 |
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Kahimeka VII | 1836 First-born son of Kahimeka V |
March 21, 1876 aged 40 |
| 8 | 1876 - 1902 |
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Kahimeka VIII previously Kahimeka V |
1814 Born eldest daughter of Kahimeka IV |
July 20, 1902 aged 88 |
| 9 | 1902 - 1905 |
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Kahimeka IX | 1839 Fourth-born son of Kahimeka VIII |
January 3, 1905 aged 66 |
| 10 | 1905 - 1906 |
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Kahimeka X | 1888 Fourth-born duaghter of Kahimeka IX |
1946 aged 56 |
| 11 | 1906 - 1910 |
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Kahimeka XI | 1889 Sixth son of Kahimeka IX |
1919 aged 30 |
| House of Vernon-Dryden (1910-1935) | |||||
| 12 | 1910 - 1920 |
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Charles II | ||
| 13 | 1920 - 1935 |
William III | |||
Styles
| Period | Style | Used by |
|---|---|---|
| 1732-1770 | Arateran: Rangatira Nui Estmerish: Great Chieftain Meaning: Originally meaning "Great Chief" of more than one Hapu |
Kahimeka I, Kahimeka II |
| 1770–1791 | Arateran: Tohunga-Rangatira Manaakitia o te Karawaha Estmerish: Blessed Priest-Chieftain of Karawaha |
Kahimeka II |
| 1791–1887 | Arateran: Rangatira Nui o te Rangatiratanga Mihi Nui Estmerish: Great Chieftain of the Great Repentant Chiefdom |
Kahimeka III, Kahimeka IV, Kahimeka V, Kahimeka VI, Kahimeka VII, Kahimeka VIII, Kahimeka X |
| 1887–1902 | Arateran: Na te Aroha Noa o te Atua, Rangatira Nui Estmerish: By the grace of God, Great Chieftain |
Kahimeka V, Kahimeka VIII, Kahimeka IX, Kahimeka XI |
| 1891–1893 | Arateran: Na te Aroha Noa o te Atua, Kingi o te Taapori o Mihi Mai Ra Estmerish: By the Grace of God, King of the Commonwealth of Mihi Mai Ra |
Charles II, William III |
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