Molitoni Finau
Tongan politician
About Molitoni Finau
Lived 1883 – 1965 (aged 82).
Molitoni Fisilihoi "Moulton" Finau (22 March 1883 – 1 December 1965) was a Tongan politician. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly from 1919 until his death, becoming Tonga's longest serving MP. who translated the bible into Tongan. He was educated at Newington College in Sydney between 1896 and 1901, where he was known by the anglicised name Moulton, but was also nicknamed Dave. The following year he was part of the cricket and rugby teams that won their respective championships in 1900. He joined the civil service in 1905,
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Molitoni Finau's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Molitoni Finau?
Tongan politician
When was Molitoni Finau born?
Molitoni Finau was born on 22 March 1883 in Nukuʻalofa.
When did Molitoni Finau die?
Molitoni Finau died on 1 December 1965 in Nukuʻalofa, Tonga.
What nationality was Molitoni Finau?
Molitoni Finau's recorded nationality: Tonga.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Molitoni Finau. https://biography.guide/molitoni-finau/
MLA: "Molitoni Finau." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/molitoni-finau/.
Chicago: "Molitoni Finau." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/molitoni-finau/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:01 UTC