Toaripi Lauti
Sir Toaripi Lauti (28 November 1928 – 25 May 2014) was a Tuvaluan politician. He was chief minister of the Colony of Tuvalu (1975–78), as the first prime minister following Tuvalu's independence (1978-1981) and governor-general of Tuvalu (1990-1993).[1]
Sir Toaripi Lauti | |
|---|---|
| 3rd Governor-General of Tuvalu | |
| In office 1 October 1990 – 1 December 1993 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Bikenibeu Paeniu |
| Preceded by | Tupua Leupena |
| Succeeded by | Tomu Sione |
| 1st Prime Minister of Tuvalu | |
| In office 1 October 1978 – 8 September 1981 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor-General | Fiatau Penitala Teo |
| Preceded by | Position Established |
| Succeeded by | Tomasi Puapua |
| 1st Chief Minister of the Ellice Islands | |
| In office 2 October 1975 – 1 October 1978 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor-General | Thomas Laying |
| Preceded by | Position Established |
| Succeeded by | Position Abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 November 1928 Gilbert and Ellice Islands |
| Died | 25 May 2014 (aged 85) Funafuti, Tuvalu |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse(s) | Sualua Tui |
References
- ↑ Craig, Robert D. (2010). Historical Dictionary of Polynesia. Scarecrow Press.