Sir Tupua Leupena | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Governor-General of Tuvalu | |
| In office 1 March 1986 – 1 October 1990 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Tomasi Puapua |
| Preceded by | Sir Fiatau Penitala Teo |
| Succeeded by | Sir Toaripi Lauti |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 August 1922 |
| Died | 24 November 1996 (aged 74) |
Sir Tupua Leupena GCMG MBE[1] (2 August 1922[2] – 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.[3]
Leupena served as the second Governor-General of Tuvalu from 1 March 1986 to 1 October 1990,[4] 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.[5]
Sir Tupua Leupena died on 24 November 1996, aged 74.