Tomasi Kulimoetoke II.
Tomasi Kulimoetoke II ( born July 26, 1918 in Mata -Utu, uvea, † May 7, 2007 ibid ) was the 50th king of the uvea, a traditional kingdom in the French overseas territory of Wallis and Futuna.
Life
He was born on March 12, 1959 King, after more than six months previously had ruled a council of ministers. After his grandson in 2005 drunk -driving killed a pedestrian and took refuge in the royal palace, there was speculation about an impeachment of the King. Reformers wanted to use Sosefo Mautamakia as successor Tomasi Kulimoetokes. After several uprisings this coronation, however, was canceled. The king remained in office and was recognized as such by France. During the crisis, hundreds of royalists roadblocks had built and demonstrated. The grandson was later arrested by the French police.
The king joined the independence for dismissal Wallis and Futunas.
Tomasi Kulimoetoke II died after 48 - year reign, at his residence in the uvea at the age of 88 years. His health had recently been hit hard. His successor was Kapeliele Faupala.