Malietoa Tanumafili II was the Malietoa, the title of one of Samoa's four paramount chiefs, and the head of state, or O le Ao o le Malo, a position that he held for life, of Samoa from 1962 to 2007. He was co-chief of state in 1962 and became the sole head of state on 15 April 1963. At the time of his death, he was the oldest national leader in the world.
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Sport & Clubs
In the youth the king was fond of Rugby and cricket, was a good boxer, now he continues playing golf regularly.