Loading...
Malietoa Tanumafili II
ModernEmperorSamoa1913 — 2007
Head of state of Samoa for 45 years.
Compare Malietoa Tanumafili II with another historical figure:
Quick Facts
Born
1913
Died
2007
Country
Samoa
Era
Modern
Occupation
Emperor
Score Overview
Military (10%)49
Political (20%)68
Influence (20%)55
Legacy (20%)47
Leadership (15%)80
Strategy (15%)51
Total Score57.6
Malietoa Tanumafili II — Complete Timeline
1962 AD
Became Head of State of SamoaPolitical Action◆ Major
Malietoa Tanumafili II became joint Head of State with Tupua Tamasese Mea'ole upon Samoa's independence. He later became sole Head of State for life.
IndependenceLeadership
Impact: national
2007 AD
Hosted the 2007 South Pacific GamesCultural
Samoa hosted the South Pacific Games under Malietoa's patronage, showcasing the nation. The event was a major regional sporting occasion.
SportsRegional Event
Impact: regionalconstructive
Died after 45 years as Head of StateOther◆ Major
Malietoa Tanumafili II died at age 94, ending his 45-year tenure as Head of State. His death marked the end of an era for Samoa.
DeathEnd of Era
Impact: nationaltragic
Detailed Scores
▶View all detailed scores
Military
Strategy
7
Tactics
6
Battles
6
Army Scale
6
War Impact
7
Political
Governance
7
Reform
7
Stability
7
Policy
7
Power
8
Influence
History
8
Global
8
Culture
8
Ideology
9
Legacy
8
People often compare with
See how Malietoa Tanumafili II stacks up against other historical figures
Popular Comparisons
Malietoa Tanumafili II vs Faisal I of Iraq
vs Faisal I of Iraq55
Malietoa Tanumafili II vs Frederick William III of Prussia
vs Frederick William III of Prussia50
Malietoa Tanumafili II vs Humayun
vs Humayun50
Malietoa Tanumafili II vs Alfonso XIII of Spain
vs Alfonso XIII of Spain48
Malietoa Tanumafili II vs Tongzhi Emperor
vs Tongzhi Emperor48
Malietoa Tanumafili II vs Napoleon Bonaparte
vs Napoleon Bonaparte71