George Cakobau
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For his son, see George Cakobau Jr.
Ratu Sir George Kadavulevu Cakobau GCMG GCVO KCVO KStJ OBE (6 November 1912 ā 25 November 1989) was a Fijian statesman and athlete. A great-grandson of Ratu Seru Epenisa Cakobau, the paramont chief of Bau who had unified all the tribes of Fiji under his reign in the mid-1800s, Ratu Sir George held the traditional titles of Vunivalu of Bau and Tui Levuka and thus was considered by many as Fiji's highest-ranking traditional chief. Ratu Cakobau was appointed Governor-General of Fiji in 1973, becoming the first indigenous Fijian to serve as the viceregal representative of Elizabeth II, Queen of Fiji.
Quick Facts 2nd Governor-General of Fiji, Monarchs ...
George Kadavulevu Cakobau | |
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2nd Governor-General of Fiji | |
In office 13 January 1973 ā 12 February 1983 | |
Monarchs | Elizabeth II, Queen of Fiji |
Preceded by | Sir Robert Sidney Foster |
Succeeded by | Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau |
Personal details | |
Born | (1912-11-06)6 November 1912 Bau, Colony of Fiji |
Died | 25 November 1989(1989-11-25) (aged 77) Bau, Fiji |
Spouse(s) | 1. Adi Veniana Gavoka 2. Lelea Seruwaia Balekiwai |
Relations | Ratu Popi Seniloli (father) George Cakobau Jr. (son) |
Children | Ratu Epenisa Cakobau |
Education | Queen Victoria School Newington College Wanganui Technical College |
Military service | |
Rank | Captain |
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