Walter Grand
French Polynesian politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Walter Jean Tepuatauonini Grand (29 June 1917—6 July 1983) was a French Polynesian soldier and politician who served as president of the Assembly of French Polynesia from 1955 to 1958. He was the first Tahitian decorated for bravery in the Second World War.
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Walter Grand | |
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Minister of Education | |
In office 11 December 1957 – 28 October 1958 | |
President | Pouvanaa a Oopa |
President of the Assembly of French Polynesia | |
In office 10 June 1955 – 23 April 1958 | |
Preceded by | Noël Ilari |
Succeeded by | Georges Leboucher |
Member of the French Polynesian Assembly for Papeete | |
In office 18 January 1953 – 3 November 1957 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 29 June 1917 Papeete, French Polynesia |
Died | 6 July 1983(1983-07-06) (aged 66)[1] Papeete, French Polynesia |
Political party | Rally of the French People |
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