About Tuli Le’iato
Lived 1917 – 1983 (aged 65). Tuli Le’iato was a politician, known for American Samoa.
Paramount Chief Tuli Leiato (November 17, 1917 – October 5, 1983) of Fagaitua, was an American Fa'amatai leader and politician on the Islands of Tutuila, and Aunu'u in American Samoa. In addition to his Fa'a Samoa title he was sworn in on June 21, 1963, as the Secretary of Samoan Affairs under Governor H. Rex Lee. A letter written by Paramount Chief Tuli Le'ato on September 7, 1962, to President Kennedy is on permanent display in the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
Immediately after Leiato's death, the Le'iato title was passed on to his son Tuli Tupua Le'iato.
Tuli Le'iato is the ancestor to many prominent Samoan figures including multimedia activist and award-winning filmmaker Queen Muhammad Ali, and Oregon Duck's Football Linebacker Fotu T. Leiato II.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tuli Le’iato?
politician (1917-1983)
When was Tuli Le’iato born?
Tuli Le’iato was born on 17 November 1917 in American Samoa.
When did Tuli Le’iato die?
Tuli Le’iato died on 5 October 1983.
What was Tuli Le’iato's occupation?
Tuli Le’iato was a politician.
What was Tuli Le’iato known for?
Tuli Le’iato was known for American Samoa.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tuli Le’iato. https://biography.guide/tuli-leiato/
MLA: "Tuli Le’iato." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tuli-leiato/.
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