Soane Patita Maituku

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King Soane Patita Maituku (1947?-) was the Tu'i Agaifo of the Kingdom of Alo from November 2002 until February 19, 2008, when he was deposed as the result of a unanimous decision taken by the kingdom's four chiefly clans. [1]

His predecessor was Sagato Alofi. Maituku was succeeded by Petelo Vikena, who was crowned Tuigaifo on November 6, 2008. [1] The position had remained vacant during the intervening months. [1]

Soane Patita Maituku
Regnal titles
Preceded by
Sagato Alofi
Tuigaifo of Alo (Futuna)
November 21, 2002 – February 19, 2008
Succeeded by
Petelo Vikena

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Futuna crowns new king". Radio New Zealand International . 2008-11-07. Retrieved 2009-01-03.