Tanoa Visawaqa

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Ratu Tanoa Visawaqa was the Vunivalu of Bau, and father of the first Tui Viti, Ratu Seru Epenisa Cakobau.

The son of Ratu Banuve Baleivavalagi, Ratu Tanoa was installed Vunivalu upon the death of his elder brother, Ratu Naulivou Ramatenikutu, who was involved in a fierce power struggle against the Roko Tui Bau, Ratu Raiwalui, which led to his death.

As the animosity intensified, Ratu Tanoa was forced into exile, firstly on Koro Island and then in Somosomo on Taveuni, where he remained until his son, Ratu Seru Cakobau led a coup in 1837, reinstalling his father as Vunivalu until his death in 1852, whereupon Cakobau inherited the title. He had 9 wives; amongst his issue were Ratu Tubuanakoro and Ratu Seru Epenisa Cakobau.

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Preceded by Ratu Naulivou Ramatenikutu	Vunivalu of Bau (1st Term) 1829 - 1832	Succeeded by Navuaka Komainaqaranikula Tui Veikoso
Preceded by Navuaka Komainaqaranikula Tui Veikoso	Vunivalu of Bau (2nd Term) 1837 - 1852	Succeeded by Ratu Seru Epenisa Cakobau