Tangaroa Tangaroa
Sir Tangaroa Tangaroa MBE (born May 6, 1921 - May 23, 2009 , probably named after the Maori god Tangaroa ) was a politician from the Cook Islands .
Life
Tangaroa began his career as a government radio operator in 1939 (–1954). In 1955 he became a shipping clerk, a post he held until 1963.
In 1958 he was elected to the Parliament of the Cook Islands (the first legislative assembly ) and was a member of the Penrhyn Island parliament until 1983 . From 1969 to 1970 he was also the party leader of the United Cook Islanders party.
He later joined the Democratic Party and was also a member of the Democratic Party cabinet .
In 1985 he became the first Cook Islander to become a Queen's Representative . He held this post until 1990. His successor was Apenera Short .
On March 4, 1987, he was beaten by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace to Knight Bachelor ("Sir"). Until the accolade for Terepai Tuamure-Maoate on 30 December 2006 Tangaroa Tangaroa was the only Cook Islander who ever in the British nobility was raised.
Tangaroa died in New Zealand in late May 2009 . He received a state funeral in Rarotonga .
family
Tangaroa was the only child of Akaruke and Puna. He was married and adopted his wife's children.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c d Funeral planned for Cooks leader Sir Tangaroa . In: Radio New Zealand International , May 29, 2009. Retrieved November 17, 2011.
- ↑ Cook Islands News May 27, 2009.
- ↑ a b Knights and Dames at Leigh Rayment's Peerage
- ^ "Has the distinction of being the only Cook Islander to have been knighted by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace." Ariki speech highlights special links. Cook Islands government website, December 1, 2003.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| - |
Queen's Representative , Cook Islands 1985–1990 |
Apenera short |
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Tangaroa, Tangaroa |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Cook Islands politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 6, 1921 |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 23, 2009 |