George Tupou I
Politician
1797 – 1893
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Who was George Tupou I?
George Tupou I, King of Tonga, was originally known as Tāufaʻāhau I, or Tupou Maeakafaua Ngininginiofolanga in modern spelling. He adopted the name Siaosi, the Tongan version of George, after King George III of the United Kingdom, when he was baptized in 1831. His nickname was Lopa-ukamea, meaning iron cable.
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- Born
- Dec 4, 1797
Tonga - Also known as
- Tāufaʻāhau
- Parents
- Children
- Nationality
- Tonga
- Died
- Feb 18, 1893
Nukuʻalofa
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on July 23, 2013
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