George Cakobau
Ratu Sir George Kadavulevu Cakobau GCMG GCVO KCVO KStJ OBE (6 November 1912 – 25 November 1989) was a Fijian statesman and athlete. A great-grandson of Ratu Seru Epenisa Cakobau, the paramont chief of Bau who had unified all the tribes of Fiji under his reign in the mid-1800s, Ratu Sir George held the traditional titles of Vunivalu of Bau and Tui Levuka and thus was considered by many as Fiji's highest-ranking traditional chief. Ratu Cakobau was appointed Governor-General of Fiji in 1973, becoming the first indigenous Fijian to serve as the viceregal representative of Elizabeth II, Queen of Fiji.
His Excellency Ratu Sir George Kadavulevu Cakobau GCMG GCVO KCVO KStJ OBE | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Governor-General of Fiji | |
| In office 13 January 1973 – 12 February 1983 | |
| Monarchs | Elizabeth II, Queen of Fiji |
| Preceded by | Sir Robert Sidney Foster |
| Succeeded by | Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 November 1912 Bau, Colony of Fiji |
| Died | 25 November 1989 (aged 77) Bau, Fiji |
| Spouse(s) | 1. Adi Veniana Gavoka 2. Lelea Seruwaia Balekiwai |
| Relations | Ratu Popi Seniloli (father) George Cakobau Jr. (son) |
| Children | Ratu Epenisa Cakobau |
| Education | Queen Victoria School Newington College Wanganui Technical College |
| Military service | |
| Rank | Captain |
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