George Cakobau

Fijian politician, Governor General of Fiji (1912–1989)
Person human Q4208918
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George Cakobau

Summary

George Cakobau is a human[1]. He was born in Suva[2]. He was born on November 6, 1912[3]. He died on November 25, 1989[4]. He worked as a cricketer[5], politician[6], and rugby union player[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • George Cakobau's place of birth was Suva[2].
  • George Cakobau was born on November 6, 1912[3].
  • George Cakobau died on November 25, 1989[4].
  • George Cakobau's father was Popi Seniloli[9].
  • George Cakobau's mother was Adi Torika Kainona[10].
  • A child of George Cakobau was Samanunu Cakobau-Talakuli[11].
  • A child of George Cakobau was George Cakobau, Jr.[12].
  • George Cakobau held citizenship in Fiji[13].
  • George Cakobau's professions included cricketer[5].
  • George Cakobau worked as a politician[6].
  • George Cakobau worked as a rugby union player[7].
  • George Cakobau held the position of Governor-General of Fiji[14].
  • George Cakobau held the position of Member of the House of Representatives of Fiji[15].
  • George Cakobau's education included a stint at Queen Victoria School[16].
  • George Cakobau received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[17].
  • George Cakobau received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[18].
  • George Cakobau received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[19].
  • George Cakobau received the Royal Victorian Chain[20].
  • George Cakobau is recorded as male[21].
  • George Cakobau's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • George Cakobau's Commons category is recorded as George Cakobau[23].
  • George Cakobau was part of the conflict World War II[24].
  • George Cakobau's sport is recorded as cricket[25].
  • George Cakobau's sport is recorded as rugby union[26].
  • George Cakobau's family name is recorded as Q141005324[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Suva[2], George Cakobau… he was born on November 6, 1912[3]. His father was Popi Seniloli[9]. His mother was Adi Torika Kainona[10].

Education

George Cakobau was educated at Queen Victoria School[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cricketer[5], politician[6], and rugby union player[7]. Positions held include Governor-General of Fiji[14], a Wikimedia information list[28], in Fiji[29], founded in 1970[30] and Member of the House of Representatives of Fiji[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[17], a grade of an order[31], in United Kingdom[32]; Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[18], a grade of an order[33], in United Kingdom[34]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[19], a grade of an order[35], in United Kingdom[36]; and Royal Victorian Chain[20], an award[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1902[39].

Personal Life

Children include Samanunu Cakobau-Talakuli[11], a politician[40], 1940–2012[41], of Fiji[42] and George Cakobau, Jr.[12], a politician[43], 1948–2018[44].

Death and Burial

George Cakobau died on November 25, 1989[4].

Why It Matters

George Cakobau ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was George Cakobau born?

Born in Suva[2], George Cakobau…

Who were George Cakobau's parents?

George Cakobau's father was Popi Seniloli[9]. George Cakobau's mother was Adi Torika Kainona[10].

What did George Cakobau do for work?

George Cakobau worked as cricketer[5], politician[6], and rugby union player[7].

Where did George Cakobau go to school?

George Cakobau was educated at Queen Victoria School[16].

What awards did George Cakobau receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[17], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[18], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[19], and Royal Victorian Chain[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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