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Baron Vaea was born on 15 May, 1921 in Tonga, is a Tonga statesman (1921–2009). Discover Baron Vaea's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 88 years old?

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Age 88 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 15 May, 1921
Birthday 15 May
Birthplace Tonga
Date of death 7 June, 2009
Died Place Houma, Tongatapu, Tonga
Nationality Tonga

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His wife is Baroness Tuputupu Vaea

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Parents Vīlai Tupou Tupou Seini
Wife Baroness Tuputupu Vaea
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Baron Vaea Net Worth

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1918

Vaea was a nephew of Queen Sālote, who ruled Tonga from 1918 until 1965, and a member of the Tongan nobility.

His career in the Tongan government spanned 54 years.

1921

Siaosi ʻAlipate Halakilangi Tau’alupeoko Vaea Tupou (15 May 1921 – 7 June 2009), more commonly known as Baron Vaea, was a Tongan politician who served as Prime Minister of Tonga.

Siaosi ʻAlipate Halakilangi Tau’alupeoko Vaea Tupou was born on 15 May 1921 to parents Vīlai Tupou and Tupou Seini.

His father, Vīlai Tupou, was the half brother of Queen Sālote, while his mother, Tupou Seini, was the daughter of a Tongan nobleman named Vaea.

1938

He attended Wesley College, Auckland, from 1938 until 1941.

He enlisted in the Royal New Zealand Air Force following his graduation from high school and the outbreak of World War II.

1942

Vaea served as a pilot in the Air Force from 1942 until 1945 piloting PBY Catalina reconnaissance flying boats.

1945

Vaea began working for the government of Tonga in January 1945 following his departure from the Royal New Zealand Air Force.

1953

He served his aunt, Queen Sālote, as Aide-de-Camp from 1953 until 1958.

1960

He became the Governor of Ha'apai in 1960, a position he held until 1968.

1969

He had previously served as Tonga's first High Commissioner to the United Kingdom from 1969 until 1972, as well as in various ministerial posts from 1972 until his appointment as Prime Minister by King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV in 1991.

The late Vaea and his wife, Baroness Tuputupu Vaea, are the parents of the current Queen of Tonga, Nanasipauʻu Tukuʻaho.

He became Tonga's first High Commissioner to the United Kingdom from 1969 until 1972.

While High Commissioner he was given the title of Baron.

1972

He was appointed to numerous government ministerial portfolios in the Tongan Cabinet beginning in 1972.

Vaea was appointed as Tonga's first Minister of Labour and Commerce, and Industries, which he held from 1972 until 1991.

As labour minister, Vaea was responsible for the construction of the Small Industries Centre in Ma'ufanga.

1975

Vaea was simultaneously appointed Minister of Agriculture and Forestry in 1975, a position which he continued to hold until his official retirement from government in 2000.

Additionally, Vaea also headed the Tongan Ministries of Civil Aviation, Tourism, Education and Marine and Ports, at various points during his career.

1990

Baron Vaea applied for retirement from government and civil service in the early 1990s.

However, soon after submitting his retirement application, King Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV appointed Vaea as Prime Minister of Tonga.

1991

Vaea was Prime Minister from 22 August 1991 until 2000 under the former King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV.

Vaea's predecessor, Fatafehi Tu'ipelehake had resigned from office in 1991 due to declining health.

He took office on 22 August 1991, becoming the 12th Prime Minister of Tonga since 1876.

Vaea served as Prime Minister under King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV from 1991 and 2000.

1997

He attended the inaugural Pacific Alliance Leaders Meeting (PALM) in 1997, a gathering of Pacific Islands Forum nations spearheaded by Japan to enhance cooperation between the Japanese and Pacific Islands governments.

Each of Vaea's successors has attended following meetings since 1997.

2000

Vaea's resignation from office was accepted by King Tupou in 2000, and Vaea was able to retire from government at the age of 78.

With a career in the Tongan government and civil service spanning 54 years, Vaea remains one of Tonga's longest serving civil servants.

In an interview with Matangi Tonga during his retirement, Vaea expressed concern for a number of issues affecting Tonga, including the decreasing supplies of the country's fresh water supplies, the environment, the need for additional capital funds and the negative outlook of many Tongan young people.

He also stated that the government should encourage Tongans to enter the business world.

Vaea seemed to encourage progress and change in Tonga saying in the interview, "Sometimes I think it would be best if Tonga changed, . . . we should let go of some of our beliefs and the way that we do things that seem to weigh us down."

2009

Baron Vaea died at his residence, 'Tali ki Ha'apai', in Houma, Tongatapu, Tonga, on 7 June 2009, at approximately 10 pm He was 88 years old.

Vaea had sought medical treatment in New Zealand, before returning to Tonga in late May 2009.

He had been bedridden since May.

Vaea's body was kept at his home in Houma until his funeral.

Baron Vaea was survived by his wife, Baroness Tuputupu Vaea, as well as five of their six children and one adopted daughter.

The couple's children are HM Queen Nanasipauʻu Tukuʻaho, 'Alipate Tu'ivanuavou Vaea, 'Amelia Luoluafetu'u Vaea, Luseane Luani and Cassandra Tuku'aho (of Tu'ivanuavou Vaea).

Vaea was predeased by two sons, Moimoikimofuta Kaifahina Vaea and Ratu Edward Vaea.