Penaia Ganilau

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Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau

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Order:*Governor-General:*President:3rd Governor-General1st President

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Governor-General - President

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Term of Office:*Governor-General:*President: 12 February 1983 - 15 October 1987 8 December 1987 - 15 December 1993

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12 February - 1983 - 15 October - 1987 - 8 December - 15 December - 1993

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Followed:*Governor-General:*President:Ratu Sir George Cakobaunone (new office)

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Succeeded by:*Governor-General:*President:none (office abolished)Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara

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Date of BirthJuly 28, 1918

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July 28 - 1918

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Place of Birth:Taveuni, Fiji

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Taveuni - Fiji

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Date of Death:December 15, 1993

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December 15 - 1993

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Place of Death:Washington, D.C., United States

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Washington, D.C. - United States

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Wife:(1) Laisa Delaisomosomo (1949); (2) Asilina Davila (1975); (3) Veniana Bale (????)

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Laisa Delaisomosomo - 1949 - Asilina Davila - 1975 - Veniana Bale

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Occupations:soldier, scholar

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Ratu Sir Penaia Kanatabatu Ganilau (28 July 1918-15 December 1993) was the first President of Fiji, serving from 8 December 1987 till his death. He had previously served as Governor General, representing Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, from 12 February, 1983 to 15 October, 1987.

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28 July - 1918 - 15 December - 1993 - President - Fiji - 8 December - 1987 - Governor General - Queen Elizabeth II - United Kingdom - 12 February - 1983 - 15 October

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