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George Tupou I King of Tonga (c. 1797 – 18 February 1893) was originally known as Tāufaʻāhau I or Tupou Maeakafaua Ngininginiofolanga in modern spelling (originally Tubou Maeakafaua Giniginiofolaga). He adopted the name Siaosi (originally Jiaoji) the Tongan version of George after King George III of the United Kingdom when he was baptized in 1831. His nickname was Lopa-ukamea (or Lopa-ʻaione) meaning iron cable.

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active years end year
1893-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
active years start year
1845-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
parent
Tupouto'a (Ha'apai)
place of burial
Mala'ekula
royal anthem
Ko e fasi 'o e tu'i 'o e 'Otu Tonga
successor
George Tupou II
title
King of Tonga

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