George Cakobau - Personal Life and Legacy

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
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Vunivalu of Bau
1957 - 1989
Succeeded by
Awaiting Installation

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