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Kingdom of Rapa Nui | |
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c. 4th century – 1888 / 1902 | |
Status | Independent Kingdom (until 1888) Chilean Protectorate (1888–1902) |
Capital | Anakena |
Common languages | Rapanui, later Chilean Spanish |
Government | Monarchy |
King | |
• c. 400 | Hotu Matuꞌa |
• 1892–1899 | Rokoroko He Tau |
History | |
• Settled | 300–400 CE |
• Annexed to Chile | September 9, 1888 |
Today part of | Chile -Easter Island |
Easter Island was traditionally ruled by a monarchy, with a king as its leader.