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Geoffrey Henry (Geoffrey Arama Henry) was born on 16 November, 1940 in Aitutaki, Cook Islands, is a Cook Island politician and prime minister. Discover Geoffrey Henry'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 71 years old?
| Popular As |
Geoffrey Arama Henry |
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| Age |
71 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
16 November, 1940 |
| Birthday |
16 November |
| Birthplace |
Aitutaki, Cook Islands |
| Date of death |
9 May, 2012 |
| Died Place |
Takuvaine, Rarotonga, Cook Islands |
| Nationality |
Cook Islands
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Geoffrey Henry Height, Weight & Measurements
At 71 years old, Geoffrey Henry height not available right now. We will update Geoffrey Henry's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Geoffrey Henry's Wife?
His wife is Lady Louisa Henry
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| Wife |
Lady Louisa Henry |
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Geoffrey Henry Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Geoffrey Henry worth at the age of 71 years old? Geoffrey Henry’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Cook Islands. We have estimated Geoffrey Henry's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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Timeline
Sir Geoffrey Arama Henry (16 November 1940 – 9 May 2012) was a Cook Island politician who was twice the Prime Minister of the Cook Islands.
However, in 1972 he joined the CIP: "family pressure was unbearable, and he could not personally tolerate being ostracised by the family again".
Despite distrust from Albert Henry's powerful wife Elizabeth, his talent in a mediocre party meant he became finance minister.
In 1977, Henry was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal.
He was leader of the Cook Islands Party (CIP) from 1979 to 2006.
Henry was a native of Aitutaki.
His father was the deacon of the Cook Islands Christian Church on the island.
He was also first cousin to Albert Henry.
He received a law degree from Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand.
He was married to Lady Louisa Henry.
Henry initially entered parliament in the opposition party aged 24 because of the corruption and excesses of the governing Cook Islands Party led by his cousin Albert Henry.
Henry became leader of the CIP in 1979 after his cousin Albert Henry was forced to resign.
Geoffrey Henry's first tenure as Prime Minister was from 13 April 1983 to 16 November 1983.
From 1983 to 1989 he was the Leader of the Opposition in the Parliament of the Cook Islands.
Henry's second tenure as Prime Minister began on 1 February 1989 and ended on 29 July 1999, when he resigned rather than face the break-up of the CIP due to party dissidents who opposed his leadership.
Joe Williams replaced Henry as Prime Minister, but Henry remained as leader of the CIP.
On 13 June 1992, while serving as Prime Minister, Henry was appointed a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE) by Queen Elizabeth II.
In November 2004, Henry became the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance in a coalition government led by Robert Woonton.
Henry continued in this position until 2006, when he retired from politics and as leader of the CIP.
On 16 April 2009, Henry was elected to a four-year term as president of the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee.
The Sir Geoffrey Henry National Culture Centre in Avarua is named in Henry's honour.
In August 2010, Henry was removed from an Air New Zealand aeroplane at the Auckland International Airport after Henry made a comment during boarding about being a terrorist.
Henry was asked to leave the New Caledonia-bound aircraft, but was not arrested.
Henry later stated that he had become angry when required by security procedures to remove his jacket a second time despite an injured shoulder; as he boarded, he joked to the flight attendant, "Somebody back there thinks I am a terrorist."
Henry refused to apologise for the incident, stating that "I don’t even look like Osama bin Laden or one of his lieutenants."
Henry blamed his removal from the flight on the Air New Zealand pilot, who refused to fly with Henry on board; Henry argued that the pilot overreacted and should have applied "a modicum of commonsense" to the situation.
On 18 February 2011 he was elected Speaker of the Cook Islands Parliament.
On 9 May 2012, Henry died at the age of 71 at his home in Takuvaine, Rarotonga.
In the days preceding his death he had been receiving treatment for cancer.
