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 Salote Tupou III: biography and encyclopedia article
Salote Tupou III (1900-1965) was Queen of Tonga (Tonga: A monarchy on a Polynesian archipelago in the South Pacific; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1970) from 1918 to 1965.
She was the daughter of King George Tupou II (George Tupou II: george tupou ii (1874-1918) was the king of tonga from february 18 1893...
Taufa'ahau Tupou IV (Taufa'ahau Tupou IV: his majesty king taufaahau tupou iv (born july 4, 1918) has been the king of tonga...
www.absoluteastronomy.com /reference/salote_tupou_iii2   (255 words)

  
 biog_dict.g
of Yale Univ. 1950-1963 _1906-1963 Grivas, George Theodorus (Dighenis Akritas) Cypriot-Gk.
king 1910-1936; emperor of India 1910-1936; 1st ruler of House of Windsor; son of Edward VII _1865-1936 George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George) Brit.
king 1922-1923, 1935-1947 _1890-1947 George Tupou I (Taufa'ahau) king of Tonga 1845-1893; 1st king of united Tonga 1865 _1797?-1893 George Tupou II king of Tonga 1893-1918; great-grandson of George Tupou I _1874-1918 George, Henry US economist _1839-1897 George, Walter Franklin US polit.; pres.
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of Yale Univ. 1950-1963 _1906-1963 Grivas, George Theodorus (Dighenis Akritas) Cypriot-Gk.
king 1910-1936; emperor of India 1910-1936; 1st ruler of House of Windsor; son of Edward VII _1865-1936 George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George) Brit.
king 1820-1830; son of George III _1762-1830 George V (George Frederick Ernest Albert) Brit.
www.sunsite.org.uk /sites/ftp.std.com/obi/Biographical/biog_dict.g   (8791 words)

  
 Tonga on Encyclopedia.com
ended with the accession of King George Tupou I (1845-93), who unified the nation and gave it a constitution (1862), a legal code, and an administrative system.
The present ruler is King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV (1965-), son of Queen Salote Tupou III (1918-65).
His successor, King George Tupou II (1893-1918) concluded a treaty making Tonga a British protectorate in 1900.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/T/Tonga.asp   (1212 words)

  
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Upon George Tupou II's death in 1918, the crown passed to his daughter, Queen Salote Tupou III, who during her long reign (1918—65) endeared herself to her subjects and to Britain.
She was followed by her son Prince Tungi as Taufa'ahau Tupou IV.
George, descended from the Tu'i Tonga, a line of sacred kings who had ruled from at least the 10th century, was able to establish a limited monarchy based on a code of laws (1862) and a constitution (1875).
www.worldsurface.com /browse/static.asp?staticpageid=520   (363 words)

  
 AnthroGlobe Bibliography: Tonga Manuscripts
Tonga Government, Papers relating to the reigns of King George Tupou II and Queen Salote Tupou III, 1893-1923.
Tonga Government, Papers relating to the reign of King George Tupou II, 1905-1909.
Tonga Government, Papers relating to the reign of Queen Salote Tupou III, 1918-1919.
coombs.anu.edu.au /Biblio/biblio_tonga_mss.html   (848 words)

  
 Tonga - Wikipedia
König George Tupou I. König George Tupou II.
Tonga ist in drei Verwaltungseinheiten unterteilt: Ha'apai, Tongatapu, Vava'u.
Tonga ist eine konstitutionelle Monarchie, und die Verfassung räumt dem König größere Befugnisse ein als beispielsweise dem englischen König.
de.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tonga   (848 words)

  
 Tupou
George Tupou I George Tupou I (Tonga from November 18, 1845 until February 18, 1893.
Salote Tupou III Salote Tupou III (Taufa'ahau Tupou IV.
Taufa'ahau Tupou IV Taufa'ahau Tupou IV (born 1965.
www.brainyencyclopedia.com /topics/tupou.html   (848 words)

  
 Human Rights & Democracy Movement - Convention 1992
Tupou II’s reign was, unfortunately beset with a multiplicity of problems causing serious internal dissension particularly during the first decade and a half of his twenty-five year rule from 1893 to 1918.
Queen Salote died on 16 December 1965, and was succeded by the Crown Prince, Tungi, who was crowned King Taufa& Tupou IV on 4 July 1967.
Although the Constitution was somehow overshadowed by the 1900 Treaty and its 1905 Supplement during Tupou II’s reign, it remained a significant guide to both sides especially in the administration of the internal affairs of the Kingdom, and British officials still appealed to it whenever it suited them.
planet-tonga.com /HRDMT/Articles/Convention_92/Sione_Latukefu2.shtml   (4195 words)

  
 MSN Encarta - Search View - Tonga (country)
Tupou, who became known as George Tupou I, consolidated three chiefly lines and founded the monarchy in 1875.
King Taufa’ahou Tupou IV is the head of state.
The missionaries converted paramount chief Taufa’ahau Tupou in the 1830s and he persuaded others to follow.
encarta.msn.com /text_761564527__1/Tonga_(country).html   (1630 words)

  
 Tongan Project - Government in Tonga
The first constitution was established by King George Tupou I in 1862 at the end of the civil war period.
Before Taufaahau Tupou IV became king, he was chosen by Queen Salote as the Minister of Education in 1943, and he became Minister of Health in 1944, then became a Premier in 1949 and became king in 1965.
The King of Tonga, Taufa'ahau Tupou IV was born at the Royal Palace on the 4th July 1918.
www.brookvale-p.schools.nsw.edu.au /PROJECTS/tongan/government.html   (1144 words)

  
 Royalty in the 20th Century (Part 7)
TONGA became a British protectorate in 1900, during the reign of King George Tupou II, and didn't attain independence until 1970.
The current king, Taufa'ahau Tupou IV, is Salote's son.
The king died in 1918 and his popular daughter, Queen Salote Tupou III, inherited the throne.
www.suite101.com /article.cfm/royal_history/28949   (515 words)

  
 Country Profile
Queen Salote Tupou III ruled from 1918 to 1965, and she was followed by her son, King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV, who currently reigns.
King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV is head of state, and a prime minister is head of government.
King George Tupou II succeeded to the throne on his father's death in 1893.
www.pacificislandtravel.com /tonga/about_destin/country_profile.asp   (731 words)

  
 TONGAN PRINCE STANDS FIRM IN PACIFIC - December 10, 2003
The rest are appointed for life by the 85-year-old King Taufaahau Tupou IV or elected by an aristocracy of "nobles" created under the country’s constitution more than a century ago.
The tall, well-educated Prince Ulukalala is the third son, and fourth child, of King Taufaahau Tupou IV.
King Taufaahau Tupou IV made a strong statement of authority when he signed the controversial free speech amendments into law two weeks ago.
archives.pireport.org /archive/2003/December/12-10-01.htm   (1739 words)

  
 Tongan Project - Government in Tonga
The first constitution was established by King George Tupou I in 1862 at the end of the civil war period.
Before Taufaahau Tupou IV became king, he was chosen by Queen Salote as the Minister of Education in 1943, and he became Minister of Health in 1944, then became a Premier in 1949 and became king in 1965.
The King of Tonga, Taufa'ahau Tupou IV was born at the Royal Palace on the 4th July 1918.
www.brookvale-p.schools.nsw.edu.au /PROJECTS/tongan/government.html   (1144 words)

  
 BBC NEWS World Asia-Pacific Country profiles Timeline: Tonga
1875 - Taufa'ahau Tupou assumes the name of George Tupou I and establishes Tongan monarchy.
1965- Taufa'ahau Tupou becomes king following his mother's death.
1830s - Wesleyan missionaries convert paramount chief Taufa'ahau Tupou who in turn converts fellow islanders.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/world/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1300771.stm   (390 words)

  
 Salote Tupou III at opensource encyclopedia
was queen of Tonga from 1918-1965.She was the dauther of king George Tupou II.
"Salote Tupou III" in world wide web people finder »
www.wiki.tatet.com /Salote_Tupou_III.html   (57 words)

  
 Salote Tupou III - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
She was the daughter of King George Tupou II and the mother of Taufa'ahau Tupou IV.
Salote Tupou III (1900-1965) was Queen of Tonga from 1918 to 1965.
She served the Chairman of the Tonga Traditions Committee 1954-1965, patronised the Tonga Red Cross Society and was also the 21st and last Tu'i Kanokupolu.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Salote_Tupou_III   (57 words)

  
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Taufa'ahau Tupou assumes the name of George Tupou
Queen Saltote visits Britain for coronation of Elizabeth II.
British explorer Captain James Cook visits three times.
www.powmadeak47.com /dm/dmtonga.html   (41 words)

  
 Îles Tonga
Sous le règne de George Tupou II (mort en 1918), aux termes de l'accord anglo-germanique du 14 novembre 1899, les Tonga devinrent un protectorat de l’Empire britannique, proclamé le 18 mai 1900.
Son fils Taufa’Ahau Tupou IV lui succéda et mit fin au protectorat le 4 juin 1970, tandis que le gouvernement britannique abandonnait son contrôle sur les relations extérieures du royaume.
Les îles Tonga sont constituées d'un archipel de plus de 171 îles et îlots répartis, du nord au sud, en trois groupes principaux: les îles Vava'u au nord, les îles Ha'apai au centre et les îles Tongatapu au sud (voir la carte détaillée 2).
www.tlfq.ulaval.ca /axl/pacifique/tonga.htm   (41 words)

  
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There you will find a list of all editors and the possibility to edit the original text of the article George Tupou I.
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Tonga King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV Trinidad and Tobago President George Maxwell Richards
Tonga UN Ambassador H.E. Ambassador Sonatane Tua Taumoepeau Tupou
Tonga Ambassador to the US Sonatane Tua Taumoepeau Tupou
www.thetop250.com /HeadsofState.html   (3242 words)

  
 BBC NEWS World Asia-Pacific Country profiles Timeline: Tonga
1875 - Taufa'ahau Tupou assumes the name of George Tupou I and establishes Tongan monarchy.
1830s - Wesleyan missionaries convert paramount chief Taufa'ahau Tupou who in turn converts fellow islanders.
1994 - Tonga's first political party, the Tonga Democratic Party - subsequently renamed the People's Party - founded by Pro-Democracy Movement.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/world/asia-pacific/1300771.stm   (3242 words)

  
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Along with Prime Minister Jim Marurai and fellow Norman George supporter Peri Vaevae Pare, there is now also featured Deputy Prime Minister Sir Geoffrey Henry, Piho Rua, Tupou Faireka and Tom Marsters.
>Along with Prime Minister Jim Marurai and fellow >Norman George supporter Peri Vaevae Pare, there is now >also featured Deputy Prime Minister Sir Geoffrey >Henry, Piho Rua, Tupou Faireka and Tom Marsters.
And this time it has more than just two MPs on it, several months after general elections.
www.voy.com /166636/120.html   (292 words)

  
 TONGA
King Taufa'ahau' Tupou' IV, Queen Salote's eldest son, inherited her enviable mantle in 1965.
The Order of the Crown of Tonga: founded by King George Tupou II on 6
The Tu'i Tonga thereafter retreated from civil government by becoming the divine head of state, a position not unlike that of a constitutional monarch who was also head of a state church.
4dw.net /royalark/Tonga/tonga.htm   (2324 words)

  
 Tonga
The current royal dynasty of Tonga was founded in 1831 by Taufa'ahau Tupou, who took the name George I. He consolidated the kingdom by conquest and in 1875 granted a constitution.
In 1900, his great-grandson, George II, signed a treaty of friendship with Britain, and the country became a British protected state.
Tonga: History - History Archaeological evidence indicates that the islands of Tonga were settled as early as 900...
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 biog_dict.s
of Spain 1873 _1838-1908 Salomon, Haym US (Pol.-born) merchant _1740-1785 Salote Tupou queen of Tonga 1918-1965; daughter of George Tupou II _1900-1965 Saltonstall, Leverett US polit.; gov. of Massachusetts 1939-1945; Senate minority whip 1949-1953, 1955-1957; chairman of Senate Armed Services Committee 1953-1955; Senate majority whip 1953-1955 _1892-1979 Samaranch [Torello], Juan Antonio (Marques de Samaranch) Sp.
polit.; overthrew Isabella II; head of provisional government of Spain 1868-1869; regent of Spain 1869-1871; dictator of Spain 1874; resigned _1810-1885 Sertorius, Quintus Rom.
polit.; last mayor of Leningrad 1990-1991; mayor of St. Petersburg 1991-- _1937-- Sobhuza I Dlamini chief; king of Swaziland 1810?-1839; resisted Zulu invasion _1780?-1839 Sobhuza II (Mona) king of Swaziland 1899-1982; ruled under regency 1899-1921; lost Swazi independence to Britain 1902; head of state of Swaziland 1968-1982; son of Bhunu _1899-1982 Sobolev, Arkady Alexandrovich Rus.
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 Tongo - Vikipedio
La tribaj malpacoj finiĝis per la unuigo de Tongo de 1799 ĝis 1852 sub Siaosi Taufa'ahau TUPOU (post baptismo George TUPOU la 1-a).
Kun centro je 20° de suda latitudo kaj 179° de okcidenta longitudo, Tongo havas subtropikan, varman kaj humidan klimaton; la precipitaĵo atingas 2 000 mm ĉiujare.
La insuloj Tongo havas amplekson de 747 km² kaj la ĉefurbo estas Nukualofo.
eo.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tongo   (349 words)

  
 Tonga
The current royal dynasty of Tonga was founded in 1831 by Taufa'ahau Tupou, who took the name George I. He consolidated the kingdom by conquest and in 1875 granted a constitution.
In 1900, his great-grandson, George II, signed a treaty of friendship with Britain, and the country became a British protected state.
Tonga Kingdom's Jester, Financial Adviser Doesn't Find Lawsuit Amusing.
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