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King of Tonga dies: Flamboyant ruler brought democratic change Los Angeles Times George Tupou V was crowned king of the small Polynesian nation in August 2008. He took over after the 2006 death of his father, King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV, who had ruled the small Polynesian nation since 1967. During his reign, Taufa'ahau Tupou refused … American President sends condolences after death of Tonga's King George Tupou V King George Tupou V remembered fondly |
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