Background
TAUFA'AHAU, G.C.v.o. was born on July 4, 1918.
TAUFA'AHAU, G.C.v.o. was born on July 4, 1918.
Newington College, and Sydney University, N.S.W.
Minister of Education 1943, of Health 1944-1949, Premier of Tonga, also Minister of Foreign Affairs and Agriculture 1949-1965. King of Tonga since 1965. Est. Teachers’ Training College, and revised Tonga alphabet 1944.
F. Tonga High School 1947, Broadcasting Station 1961, Government, newspaper 1964. Chancellor University of the S. Pacific 1970-1973. Honorary Doctor of Laws.
Knight Commander.
Married H.R.H. Princess Halaevalu Mata’aho in 1947.