Ionatana Ionatana

Ionatana Ionatana, CVO OBE CPM (5 November 1938 – 8 December 2000), was a political figure from the Pacific nation of Tuvalu. He represented the constituency of Funafuti in the Parliament of Tuvalu. He was the fifth prime minister, and foreign minister, from 27 April 1999 until his death on 8 December 2000.

The Right Honourable
Ionatana Ionatana
CVO OBE CPM
5th Prime Minister of Tuvalu
In office
27 April 1999  8 December 2000
MonarchElizabeth II
GovernorGeneralTomasi Puapua
Preceded byBikenibeu Paeniu
Succeeded byLagitupu Tuilimu (Acting)
Personal details
Born5 November 1938
Funafuti, Gilbert and Ellice Islands
Died8 December 2000(2000-12-08) (aged 62)
Funafuti, Tuvalu
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