His Excellency SirTulaga ManuellaGCMG MBE | |
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5th Governor-General of Tuvalu | |
In office 21 June 1994 – 26 June 1998 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Prime Minister | Kamuta Latasi Bikenibeu Paeniu |
Preceded by | Sir Tomu Sione |
Succeeded by | Sir Tomasi Puapua |
Personal details | |
Born | (1936-08-26) 26 August 1936 (age 88) |
Sir Tulaga Manuella, GCMG MBE (born 26 August 1936) is a political figure from the Pacific nation of Tuvalu.
Background
Prior to embarking on a political role, Manuella was previously a civil service accountant and secretary of the Church of Tuvalu.
Governor-General of Tuvalu
Manuella was appointed Governor-General of Tuvalu on June 21, 1994, as the representative of Elizabeth II, Queen of Tuvalu. He served in this office until June 26, 1998.
Honours
Manuella was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 1981 New Year Honours for public service, and appointed Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (GCMG) in 1996.
References
- Burke's Peerage 107th Edition. Burke's Peerage. 2003. p. 2738. ISBN 0971196621.
- Europa World Year Book 2004: Book 2. Taylor & Francis Group. September 2004. p. 4269. ISBN 978-1-85743-255-8. Retrieved 27 September 2010.
- Craig, Robert D. (2010). Historical Dictionary of Polynesia. Scarecrow Press.
- "No. 48475". The London Gazette (9th supplement). 30 December 1980. p. 55.
- "Awards list – Tuvalu". London Gazette (Issue: 54346, Page: 3919). 15 March 1996. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
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Preceded bySir Tomu Sione | Governor-General of Tuvalu 1994–1998 |
Succeeded bySir Tomasi Puapua |
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