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This attribute controls the content of the description and og:description elements. | 500 The islands are settled by Polynesians.
1400 A hereditary Tongan monarchy rules over Tonga, Samoa, Niue, Fiji, and others.
1470 The Tui Tonga becomes more of a sacred ruler and creates the Hau office. The Hau rules in governmental affairs, and is called the Ha`atakaluaua Dynasty.
1616 Dutch navigators Schouten and Lemaire visit Tonga.
1773 British Captain James Cook visits. He names Tonga the Friendly Islands. |
