Personal Life and Legacy
Ratu Cakobau was married twice, first to Adi Veniana Gavoka, then to Lady Lelea Seruwaia Balekiwai. Several of his children have distinguished themselves in public service. Adi Samanunu Talakuli has held Cabinet office and served as her country's High Commissioner to Malaysia, before being appointed to the Senate in June 2006. Ratu George Cakobau, Jr. and Adi Litia Cakobau also served in the Senators from 2001 to 2006. His youngest son, Ratu Tanoa Cakobau, was President of the Conservative Alliance, the junior partner in the ruling coalition from 2001 to 2006.
Ratu Cakobau retired from office in 1982, but as Fiji's traditional Paramount Chief, he remained influential until his death in 1989.
| Government offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Robert Sidney Foster |
Governor-General of Fiji 1973–1983 |
Succeeded by Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau |
| Regnal titles | ||
| Preceded by ?? |
Vunivalu of Bau 1957 - 1989 |
Succeeded by Awaiting Installation |
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