Tu'i Pelehake

Prime Minister of Tonga (1922-1999)
Person human Q984131
Tu'i Pelehake
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Tu'i Pelehake

Summary

Tu'i Pelehake is a human[1]. Born in Nukuʻalofa[2], he… he was born on January 7, 1922[3]. He passed away in Auckland[4]. He died on April 10, 1999[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Tu'i Pelehake's place of birth was Nukuʻalofa[2].
  • Tu'i Pelehake died in Auckland[4].
  • Tu'i Pelehake was born on January 7, 1922[3].
  • Tu'i Pelehake died on April 10, 1999[5].
  • Tu'i Pelehake is buried at Mala'ekula[8].
  • Tu'i Pelehake's father was Viliami Tungī Mailefihi[9].
  • Tu'i Pelehake's mother was Sālote Tupou III of Tonga[10].
  • Among Tu'i Pelehake's spouses was Melenaite Tupoumoheofo Veikune[11].
  • A child of Tu'i Pelehake was Princess Mele Siuʻilikutapu of Tonga[12].
  • A child of Tu'i Pelehake was Princess 'Elisiva Fusipala Tauki'onetuku, Lady Vahaʻi[13].
  • A child of Tu'i Pelehake was Prince Sione ʻUluvalu Ngū Takeivūlai, Prince Tukuʻaho[14].
  • Tu'i Pelehake held citizenship in Tonga[15].
  • Tu'i Pelehake worked as a politician[6].
  • Tu'i Pelehake held the position of Prime Minister of Tonga[16].
  • Tu'i Pelehake's education included a stint at Newington College[17].
  • Tu'i Pelehake was educated at University of Queensland[18].
  • Tu'i Pelehake received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19].
  • Tu'i Pelehake is recorded as male[20].
  • Tu'i Pelehake's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Tu'i Pelehake's family is recorded as House of Tupou[22].
  • Tu'i Pelehake's noble title is recorded as prince[23].
  • Tu'i Pelehake's Commons category is recorded as Fatafehi Tuʻipelehake[24].
  • Tu'i Pelehake's sibling is recorded as Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV of Tonga[25].

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Origins and Family

Tu'i Pelehake's place of birth was Nukuʻalofa[2]. He was born on January 7, 1922[3]. His father was Viliami Tungī Mailefihi[9]. His mother was Sālote Tupou III of Tonga[10].

Education

Educated at Newington College[17], a school[26], in Australia[27], founded in 1863[28] and University of Queensland[18], a public university[29], in Australia[30], founded in 1909[31].

Career and Affiliations

Tu'i Pelehake's professions included politician[6]. He held the position of Prime Minister of Tonga[16].

Recognition

Tu'i Pelehake received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19].

Personal Life

Tu'i Pelehake was married to Melenaite Tupoumoheofo Veikune[11]. Children include Princess Mele Siuʻilikutapu of Tonga[12], a politician[32], 1948–2023[33], of Tonga[34]; Princess 'Elisiva Fusipala Tauki'onetuku, Lady Vahaʻi[13], 1949–2014[35], of Tonga[36]; and Prince Sione ʻUluvalu Ngū Takeivūlai, Prince Tukuʻaho[14], a politician[37], 1950–2006[38], of Tonga[39].

Death and Burial

Tu'i Pelehake died on April 10, 1999[5]. He passed away in Auckland[4]. Burial took place at Mala'ekula[8].

Why It Matters

Tu'i Pelehake ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Tu'i Pelehake born?

Tu'i Pelehake's place of birth was Nukuʻalofa[2].

Where did Tu'i Pelehake die?

Tu'i Pelehake died in Auckland[4].

Who were Tu'i Pelehake's parents?

Tu'i Pelehake's father was Viliami Tungī Mailefihi[9]. Tu'i Pelehake's mother was Sālote Tupou III of Tonga[10].

Who was Tu'i Pelehake married to?

Tu'i Pelehake's spouses include Melenaite Tupoumoheofo Veikune[11].

What did Tu'i Pelehake do for work?

Tu'i Pelehake worked as politician[6].

Where did Tu'i Pelehake go to school?

Tu'i Pelehake was educated at Newington College[17] and University of Queensland[18].

What awards did Tu'i Pelehake receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19].

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  15. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [31] . 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. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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