King of Easter Island
Kingdom of Rapa Nui | |
|---|---|
| c. 4th century – 1888 / 1902 | |
Location of the Kingdom of Easter Island in the South Pacific | |
| 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.