Death and state funeral of Malietoa Tanumafili II
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Death and state funeral of Malietoa Tanumafili II
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Malietoa Tanumafili II, the O le Ao o le Malo of Samoa and paramount chief of the Malietoa lineage, died on 11 May 2007 in Apia at the age of 94. At the time of his death, he was the oldest incumbent state leader and head of state for over 45 years, having been appointed for life to the post when Samoa gained independence in 1962. His state funeral was held on 18 May and was attended by a significant amount of domestic and regional dignitaries.
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2007 death and funeral of the O le Ao o le Malo of Samoa
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_and_state_funeral_of_Malietoa_Tanumafili_II
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2024-07-31T04:29:13Z
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2024-08-30T13:59:29Z
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