Namulau'ulu Lauaki Tuilagi Vavae Leo II (2 November 1945 – 8 November 2020)[1] was a Samoan politician and former Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Samoa. He was a member of the Human Rights Protection Party.
Tuilagi Vavae | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Samoa | |
| In office 1988–1991 | |
| Preceded by | Leaupepe Toleafoa Faafisi |
| Member of the Samoa Parliament for Fa'asaleleaga No. 2 | |
| In office 26 February 1988 – April 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Asi Eikeni |
| Succeeded by | Pa'u Sale'aula Faleatua |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 November 1945 Tuasivi, Samoa |
| Died | 8 November 2020 (aged 75) |
| Political party | Human Rights Protection Party |
Namulau'ulu was born in Tuasivi.[2] He was a heavyweight boxing champion.[3] After travelling to Australia and Fiji he worked as a Deputy Registrar of the Land and Titles Court of Samoa for 15 years, before returning to Fatausi in 1986 to become village high chief.[2]
He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Samoa at the 1988 election and served as Deputy Speaker.[3] He lost his seat at the 1991 election.[4]
Family
editNamulau'ulu was the father of rugby players Freddie Tuilagi, Henry Tuilagi, Alesana Tuilagi, Anitelea Tuilagi, Vavae Tuilagi and Manu Tuilagi.[5][6]
References
edit- ^ "High Chief Tuilagi Namulauulu Leaves Behind Impactful Legacy". Samoa Global News. 11 November 2020. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ^ a b ""Alofa atu Papa, Until We Meet Again"". Samoa Global News. 12 November 2020. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ^ a b Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi (9 November 2020). "Father of Tuilagi brothers, former Speaker passes way". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ^ Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi (20 November 2020). "Namulau'ulu Tuilagi's life celebrated". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ^ Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi (30 September 2019). "Tuilagi Senior proud of his "baby" Manu Tuilagi". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ^ "Rugby World Cup: Our village in Samoa is covered in England flags, says Manu Tuilagi's mother". The Times. 31 October 2019. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
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