Malietoa Tanumafili II
O le Ao o le Malo of Samoa from 1962 to 2007 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Malietoa Tanumafili II GCMG CBE (4 January 1913 – 11 May 2007) was a Samoan paramount chief who was O le Ao o le Malo (head of state) of Samoa from its independence in 1962 to his death in 2007. Appointed to the title of Malietoa in 1940, on Samoa's independence he became head of state for life with Tupua Tamasese Meaʻole, who died on 15 April 1963, after which he remained the office's sole occupant until his own death.[1][2] He was also the first head of state to be a follower of the Bahá’í Faith.[3]
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His Highness Susuga Malietoa Tanumafili II | |
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O le Ao o le Malo of Samoa | |
In office 1 January 1962 – 11 May 2007 | |
Prime Minister | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Tui Ātua Tupua Tamasese Efi |
Malietoa | |
Tenure 7 January 1940 – 11 May 2007 | |
Preceded by | Malietoa Tanumafili I |
Succeeded by | Malietoa Faamausili Molī |
Personal details | |
Born | (1913-01-04)4 January 1913 German Samoa |
Died | 11 May 2007(2007-05-11) (aged 94) Apia, Samoa |
Resting place | Mulinu'u |
Spouse(s) | Le Afioga i le Masiofo, Lili Tunu |
Children | 11 (including Papalii Laupepa) |
Parent(s) | Malietoa Tanumafili I Momoe Lupeuluiva Meleisea |
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