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Does Samoa still have a king?
a] Mālietoa) is a state dynasty and one of the four paramount chiefly titles of Samoa. The title is currently held by Malietoa Fa’amausili Molī, who was bestowed the honor in Malie on 16 August 2018, ascending to the title after the death of his father Malietoa Tanumafili II on 11 May 2007.
Who is the king of Samoa 2020?
The current O le Ao o le Malo is Tuimalealiifano Va’aletoa Sualauvi II, who was elected to a five-year term which started on 21 July 2017.
Does American Samoa have a king?
The king’s successor will be elected by the legislature to a five-year term as stipulated in the Samoan Constitution. Many American Samoans considered King Malietoa to be the father of the two Samoas, and he was a frequent visitor to the United States territory’s annual Flag Day festivities.
Who is the owner of Samoa?
American Samoa remains an unincorporated territory of the United States.
Who was the last king of Samoa?
Malietoa Tanumafili II
Malietoa Tanumafili II
| His Highness Malietoa Tanumafili II GCMG CBE | |
|---|---|
| Tanumafili on Sāmoan Independence Day, 1 January 1962 | |
| O le Ao o le Malo of Samoa | |
| In office 1 January 1962 – 11 May 2007 Serving with Tupua Tamasese Meaʻole until 5 April 1963 | |
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Did Tonga take over Samoa?
Samoa came into the sphere of influence of the Tuʻi Tonga Empire of Tonga in 950 as the Tui Manuʻa Empire of Samoa was declining. The Manuʻa Islands were excluded from the Tongan empire because they were considered sacred to the Tongan kings. Many of the Tuʻi Tonga Kings married Samoan noblewomen.
Who is the current Malietoa?
Papaliʻitele Faamausili Molī
His wife, Lili Tunu, died in 1986. Tanumafili had eleven children during his life: Suʻa Vainuupo, Afioga Malietoa Papaliʻitele Faamausili Molī (the current holder of the Malietoa title), Papaliʻitele Titiuatoa, Papaliʻitele Ioane, Papaliʻitele Douglas (sons) and Seiuli Tutai, Lola Tosi and Momoe (daughters).
Who won the Samoan war?
Supporting Prince Tanu were landing parties from four British and American warships. Over the course of several days of fighting, the Samoan rebels were defeated. American and British warships shelled Apia on 15 March 1899; including the USS Philadelphia.
How big is Samoa?
1,097 mi²
Samoa/Area