George Tupou I the constitution was promulgated and Tonga officially became a kingdom. Siaosi then took the name George Tupou I, King of Tonga. For this reason, both 1845 and 1875 are quoted as the beginning of his reign. He died in 1893 at the age of 95, after a swim in the sea near his palace. He was buried in the New Royal Cemetery in Malaʻekula. His children had predeceased him, so he was succeeded by his great-grandson twice over George Tupou II – the son of the daughter (ʻElisiva Fusipala Taukiʻonetuku) of his son (Tēvita ʻUnga) and the son (Siaʻosi Fatafehi
Bill Tupou Wakefield's 42-30 win away at Wigan Warriors. Bill Tupou Bill Tupou (born 2 July 1990) is a Tongan international rugby league footballer who plays as a or on the for Wakefield Trinity in the European Super League. (Heritage № 1363). Topou was born in Auckland, New Zealand. Tupou attended Kelston Boys High School and played for the Bay Roskill Vikings and Marist Saints in the Auckland Rugby League competition. Tupou represented the New Zealand Under-16 side and also represented Auckland Under-16 teams. With the creation of the Toyota Cup in 2008 Tupou joined the New Zealand Warriors under-20 side and