Penaia Ganilau President

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

Personal facts

Birth dateJuly 28, 1918
Birth place
Fiji , Taveuni
Date of deathDecember 15, 1993
Place of death
Washington D.C. , United States

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monarch
Elizabeth II
officeGovernor-General of Fiji
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