Petelo Kahofuna

Petelo Kahofuna was a king of Uvea, ruling briefly in 1933. He was preceded by Sosefo Mautāmakia I, and succeeded by Mikaele Tufele II.

Following the death of Sosefo Mautāmakia I he was elected king on March 13 1933.[1] However, the French colonial administration refused to recognise his election.[1] On 23 May a French warship arrived carrying the remains of Sosefo, as well as Mukoi, one of Sosefo's ministers. Kahofuna was informed that he was dismissed as king.[1] On 25 May, following Sosefo's funeral, Mikaele Tufele II was again elected as king.[1]

References

Alexandre Poncet (1972). "Chapitre XVI. Wallis sous les résidents Marchat et Renaud (1928-1933)". Histoire de l’île Wallis (in French). Vol. 2. Société des Océanistes. Retrieved 27 August 2022.

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[HW212-1] Alexandre Poncet (1972). "Chapitre XVI. Wallis sous les résidents Marchat et Renaud (1928-1933)". Histoire de l’île Wallis (in French). Vol. 2. Société des Océanistes. Retrieved 27 August 2022.