Tupua Leupena

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Sir Tupua Leupena (2 August 1922 – 24 November 1996) was a political figure from the Pacific nation of Tuvalu. Leupena was the Speaker of the Parliament during 1978 in the prime ministership of Toaripi Lauti.

Governor-General of Tuvalu

Leupena served as the second Governor-General of Tuvalu from 1 March 1986 to 1 October 1990, representing Elizabeth II, Queen of Tuvalu. In common with most, but not all, of Tuvalu's llGovernors-general, Leupena accepted a knighthood, on 24 July 1986. Sir Tupua Leupena died on 24 November 1996, aged 74.

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