Epeli Nailatikau

President of Fiji from 2009 to 2015 (1941–2026)
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Epeli Nailatikau

Summary

Epeli Nailatikau is a human[1]. Born in Suva[2], he… he was born on July 5, 1941[3]. He died on March 26, 2026[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (168 views/month, #7,228 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Suva[2], Epeli Nailatikau…
  • Epeli Nailatikau was born on July 5, 1941[3].
  • Epeli Nailatikau died on March 26, 2026[4].
  • Epeli Nailatikau's father was Edward Cakobau[8].
  • Among Epeli Nailatikau's spouses was Koila Nailatikau[9].
  • Epeli Nailatikau held citizenship in Fiji[10].
  • Epeli Nailatikau worked as a diplomat[5].
  • Epeli Nailatikau's professions included politician[6].
  • Epeli Nailatikau held the position of President of Fiji[11].
  • Epeli Nailatikau held the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives of Fiji[12].
  • Epeli Nailatikau held the position of Vice-President of Fiji[13].
  • Epeli Nailatikau held the position of Speaker of the Parliament of Fiji[14].
  • Epeli Nailatikau's education included a stint at University of Oxford[15].
  • Epeli Nailatikau received the Order of Fiji[16].
  • Epeli Nailatikau is recorded as male[17].
  • Epeli Nailatikau's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Epeli Nailatikau was affiliated with the independent politician[19].
  • Epeli Nailatikau's Commons category is recorded as Epeli Nailatikau[20].
  • Epeli Nailatikau's military, police or special rank is recorded as brigadier general[21].
  • Epeli Nailatikau's given name is recorded as Epeli[22].
  • Epeli Nailatikau's allegiance is recorded as Fiji[23].
  • Epeli Nailatikau's participant in is recorded as P20 Jakarta 2022[24].
  • Epeli Nailatikau's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Fijian[25].
  • Epeli Nailatikau's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Epeli Nailatikau's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fj', 'text': 'Epeli Nailatikau'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Epeli Nailatikau's place of birth was Suva[2]. He was born on July 5, 1941[3]. His father was Edward Cakobau[8].

Education

Epeli Nailatikau's education included a stint at University of Oxford[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[5] and politician[6]. Positions held include President of Fiji[11], a position[28], in Fiji[29], founded in 1987[30]; Speaker of the House of Representatives of Fiji[12], a public office[31]; Vice-President of Fiji[13], a position[32], in Fiji[33], founded in 1990[34]; and Speaker of the Parliament of Fiji[14].

Recognition

Epeli Nailatikau received the Order of Fiji[16].

Personal Life

Among Epeli Nailatikau's spouses was Koila Nailatikau[9]. He was affiliated with the independent politician[19].

Death and Burial

Epeli Nailatikau died on March 26, 2026[4].

Why It Matters

Epeli Nailatikau ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (168 views/month, #7,228 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Epeli Nailatikau born?

Epeli Nailatikau was born in Suva[2].

Who were Epeli Nailatikau's parents?

Epeli Nailatikau's father was Edward Cakobau[8].

Who was Epeli Nailatikau married to?

Epeli Nailatikau's spouses include Koila Nailatikau[9].

What did Epeli Nailatikau do for work?

Epeli Nailatikau worked as diplomat[5] and politician[6].

Where did Epeli Nailatikau go to school?

Epeli Nailatikau was educated at University of Oxford[15].

What awards did Epeli Nailatikau receive?

Honors received include Order of Fiji[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . memorialsource.com. memorialsource.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [4] . fbcnews.com.fj. Retrieved . fbcnews.com.fj. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . The 8th G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20) 6-7 October 2022 Jakarta, Indonesia - Draft Programme. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Clemens Dulcis · 2026-05-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received Order of Fiji
    Occupation diplomat, politician
    Wikidata description President of Fiji from 2009 to 2015 (1941–2026)
    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1 */ [[Property:P166]]: [[Q139914876]]"
  2. 27d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of human
    Occupation
    Position held President of Fiji, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Fiji, Vice-President of Fiji +1
    Spouse Koila Nailatikau
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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