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Ahutoru

Tahitian man involved in Bougainville's and Marion Dufresne's expeditions · Historical Figures · Lived 1740 to 1771 · aged 31

Ahutoru was a Raiatean man, brother and adopted son of Ereti, the chief of the village where Louis Antoine de Bougainville anchored. He became the foremost intermediary between the Tahitians and the French during the visit, and volunteered to accompany Bougainville on his journey back to France.

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A typical day, 30 days to 18 August 2026

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After one year in Paris, Ahutoru undertook the journey back to Tahiti, but he died of smallpox on the way.

Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1740 to 1771 · aged 31