Background
IV, His Majesty Taufa'ahau Tupou, was born on July 4, 1918. Son of Viliami Tungi and Queen Salote Tupou III.
IV, His Majesty Taufa'ahau Tupou, was born on July 4, 1918. Son of Viliami Tungi and Queen Salote Tupou III.
Student, Newington College, Sydney University. Bachelor, Bachelor of Laws, Newington College, Sydney University, 1942.
Former minister of education, 1943. Minister health, 1944-1949, premier of Tonga, Foreign Affairs, minister of Agriculture, 1949-1965. King of Tonga, 1965-2006.
Revised Tongan Alphabet, 1949, established teacher's training college, 1944, high school, 1947, broadcasting station, 1961, government newspaper, 1964.
First Chancellor University South Pacific, 1970-1973.
Eldest; married Princess Mata'aho, 1947. Children: Tupouto'a, Pilolevu, 'Alaivahamama'o, 'Aho'eitu.