Tulaga Manuella

Sir Tulaga Manuella, GCMG, (born 26 August 1936)[1] 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 HM Queen Elizabeth II, who is Tuvalu's head of state.[2] He served in this office until June 26, 1998.[3]

Personal honours

Manuella was knighted in 1996.

References

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  2. ↑ Europa World Year Book 2004: Book 2. Taylor & Francis Group. September 2004. p. 4269. ISBN 978-1-85743-255-8. Retrieved 27 September 2010.
  3. ↑ Craig, Robert D. (2010). Historical Dictionary of Polynesia. Scarecrow Press.

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