Walter Lini
Prime Minister of Vanuatu from 1980 to 1991 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Walter Hadye Lin̄i[lower-alpha 1] (1942 – 21 February 1999) was a Raga Anglican priest and politician who was the first Prime Minister of Vanuatu, from independence in 1980 to 1991. He was born at Agatoa village, Pentecost Island. On his mother's side, he was a descendant of the high chief Virasangvulu, while on his father's side, he was descended from the famous weaver, Nuenue, as well as from the high chief Viralalau.[1]
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Walter Lin̄i | |
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1st Prime Minister of Vanuatu | |
In office 30 July 1980 – 6 September 1991 | |
President | Ati George Sokomanu Frederick Karlomuana Timakata (Acting) Ati George Sokomanu Onneyn Tahi (Acting) Frederick Karlomuana Timakata |
Preceded by | Position Established |
Succeeded by | Donald Kalpokas |
Personal details | |
Born | 1942 Agatoa village, Pentecost Island, New Hebrides |
Died | 21 February 1999 (aged 56–57) Port Vila, Vanuatu |
Nationality | Ni-Vanuatu |
Political party | New Hebrides National Party (1970–1974) Vanua'aku Pati (1974–1991) National United Party (1991–1999) |
Spouse | Mary Lini |
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Lini was a key figure in Vanuatu's struggle for independence.[2] He was a key proponent of Melanesian socialism.[3]