Tufele Liamatua
American Samoan politician (1940–2011) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tufele Faatoia Liamatua, also spelled Tufele Li'amatua, (September 1940 – October 13, 2011) was an American Samoan politician, businessman and paramount chief.[1] He served as the first elected lieutenant governor of American Samoa under former Governor Peter Tali Coleman from 1978 to 1985.[2]
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Tufele Liamatua | |
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2nd Lieutenant Governor of American Samoa | |
In office January 3, 1978 – January 3, 1985 | |
Governor | Peter Tali Coleman |
Preceded by | Position re-established |
Succeeded by | Eni Faleomavaega |
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Born | (1940-09-04)September 4, 1940 American Samoa, U.S. |
Died | October 13, 2011(2011-10-13) (aged 71) Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
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The chiefly title of Tufele before Liamatua's name was bestowed on him by the village of Fitiuta in the Manu'a Islands.[3][4] He was a paramount chief.[3]