Global InformationValentino Riroroko Tuki information
| Valentino Riroroko Tuki | |
|---|---|
| Titular King of Rapa Nui | |
| Reign | 8 August 2011–29 July 2017 |
| Predecessor | Riro Kāinga (last generally recognized king) Moisés Tuʻu Hereveri (last elected king) |
| Born | 13 February 1932 Easter Island, Chile |
| Died | 29 July 2017 (aged 85) Easter Island, Chile |
| Burial | Hanga Ohio |
| Spouse |
Andrea Servia Laharoa
(m. 1953) |
| Father | Juan Riroroko |
| Mother | Luisa Tuki |
| Religion | Catholic |
Valentino Riroroko Tuki (13 February 1932 — 29 July 2017) was a claimant to the Rapa Nui throne of Easter Island. He was the grandson of the last King Simeón Riro Kāinga, who died in 1899 and belonged to the Miru clan, descendants of the founder and first Ariki Mau of Rapa Nui, the legendary Hotu Matua. [1][2]
- ^ Pakarati, Cristián Moreno (2015) [2010]. Los últimos 'Ariki Mau y la evolución del poder político en Rapa Nui. p. 12.
- ^ Romero, Simon (October 6, 2012). "Slow-Burning Challenge to Chile on Easter Island". New York Times. Retrieved November 23, 2019.