Maatia Toafa

Tuvaluan politician
Person human Q287513
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Maatia Toafa

Summary

Maatia Toafa is a human[1]. Born in Tuvalu[2], he… he was born on May 1, 1954[3]. He passed away in Auckland[4]. He died on November 13, 2024[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Maatia Toafa's place of birth was Tuvalu[2].
  • Maatia Toafa died in Auckland[4].
  • Maatia Toafa was born on May 1, 1954[3].
  • Maatia Toafa died on November 13, 2024[5].
  • Maatia Toafa held citizenship in Tuvalu[9].
  • Maatia Toafa's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Maatia Toafa worked as a politician[7].
  • Maatia Toafa held the position of Prime Minister of Tuvalu[10].
  • Maatia Toafa held the position of Prime Minister of Tuvalu[11].
  • Maatia Toafa held the position of Deputy Prime Minister of Tuvalu[12].
  • Maatia Toafa held the position of Minister for Works and Communications[13].
  • Maatia Toafa held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs[14].
  • Maatia Toafa held the position of Member of the Parliament of Tuvalu[15].
  • Maatia Toafa received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[16].
  • Maatia Toafa is recorded as male[17].
  • Maatia Toafa's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Maatia Toafa's Commons category is recorded as Maatia Toafa[19].
  • Maatia Toafa's family name is recorded as Toafa[20].
  • Maatia Toafa's given name is recorded as Maatia[21].

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Origins and Family

Born in Tuvalu[2], Maatia Toafa… he was born on May 1, 1954[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Tuvalu[10], a public office[22], in Tuvalu[23], founded in 1978[24]; Deputy Prime Minister of Tuvalu[12]; Minister for Works and Communications[13]; Minister of Foreign Affairs[14]; Member of the Parliament of Tuvalu[15]; and Minister of Finance of Tuvalu[25], a public office[26], in Tuvalu[27].

Recognition

Maatia Toafa received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[16].

Death and Burial

Maatia Toafa died on November 13, 2024[5]. He passed away in Auckland[4].

Why It Matters

Maatia Toafa ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Maatia Toafa born?

Born in Tuvalu[2], Maatia Toafa…

Where did Maatia Toafa die?

Maatia Toafa died in Auckland[4].

What did Maatia Toafa do for work?

Maatia Toafa worked as diplomat[6] and politician[7].

What awards did Maatia Toafa receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . fr.findagrave.com. Retrieved . fr.findagrave.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . fr.findagrave.com. Retrieved . fr.findagrave.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . fr.findagrave.com. Retrieved . fr.findagrave.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Maatia
    Sex or gender male
    Citizenship
    Award received
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