Sālote Tupou III 1900-1965 Sālote Tupou was queen regnant of Tonga in the early 1900s. She was a ver
Sālote Tupou III 1900-1965 Sālote Tupou was queen regnant of Tonga in the early 1900s. She was a very tall woman at 6ft 3in and ascended the throne at the age of 18. She married Viliami Tungi, this marriage united feuding dynasties. She ensured the mapping of Tonga archeological sites which led to in depth studies of Tongan history. Sālote also wrote dance songs and love poems such as Lakalaka. Sālote brought international recognition to Togna when attending the 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in London. She was seen as an endearing figure when she rode through the streets in an open carriage happily waving in the rain. She died in 1965 and was deeply mourned by her people. Her body rests in Tonga. #Islandgirlsrock #tbt #throwbackthursday #herstory #tonga #queen #monarchy #culture #power #polynesian #pacific #women -- source link
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