Tupua Leupena
| His Excellency Sir Tupua Leupena GCMG, MBE | |
|---|---|
| Governor-General of Tuvalu | |
| In office 1 March 1986 – 1 October 1990 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Tomasi Puapua Bikenibeu Paeniu |
| Preceded by | Sir Fiatau Penitala Teo |
| Succeeded by | Sir Toaripi Lauti |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1922 |
| Died | 24 November 1996 |
Sir Tupua Leupena, GCMG, MBE[1] (1922 - November 24, 1996) was a political figure from the Pacific nation of Tuvalu. Leupena was appointed the Speaker of the Parliament from 1981 to 1985 during the prime ministerships of Toaripi Lauti and Tomasi Puapua.
Governor-General of Tuvalu
Leupena served as the second Governor-General of Tuvalu from March 1, 1986 to October 1, 1990,[2] representing HM Queen Elizabeth II, who is the head of state in Tuvalu.
In common with most, but not all, of Tuvalu's Governors-General, Leupena accepted a Knighthood, on July 24, 1986.[3]
Sir Tupua Leupena died in 1996.
See also
| Preceded by Sir Fiatau Penitala Teo |
Governor-General of Tuvalu 1986–1990 |
Succeeded by Sir Toaripi Lauti |
References
- ↑ Laws of Tuvalu Act 1987
- ↑ Craig, Robert D. (2010). Historical Dictionary of Polynesia. Scarecrow Press.
- ↑ "Court Circular". The Times (London, England). 25 July 1986. p. 14.
The Governor-General of Tuvalu (His Excellency Sir Tupua Leupena) had the honour of being received by The Queen when Her Majesty conferred upon him the honour of Knighthood and invested him with the Insignia of a Knight Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George.