Leilua Iuliano
Leilua Pilia'e Iuliano (16 January 1900 – March 1974) was a Western Samoan politician. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly from 1957 until 1973.
Leilua Iuliano | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1957–1967 | |
| Succeeded by | Taimalie Meapelo |
| Constituency | A'ana Alofi No. 2 |
| In office 1967–1973 | |
| Preceded by | Papali'i Poumau |
| Succeeded by | Asi Eikeni |
| Constituency | Fa'asaleleaga No. 2 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 January 1900 |
| Died | March 1974 (aged 74) |
Biography
Iuliano was born in 1900 and educated at Catholic schools in Apia.[1] He worked for several companies, and was conferred with the Pilia'e chiefly title in his 20s.[2] He became a member of the Fono of Faipule and was involved with local government.[2]
Iuliano was elected to the Legislative Assembly from the A'ana Alofi No. 2 constituency in the 1957 elections, going onto become an MLA renowned for his oratory skills.[1] He was a member of the 1960 Constitutional Assembly and a signatory of the constitution. He was re-elected in A'ana Alofi No. 2 in 1961 and 1964, before successfully running in Fa'asaleleaga No. 2 in the 1967 elections. He was re-elected again in 1970, before retiring prior to the 1973 elections.
He died in March 1974 at the age of 70, survived by his wife and eleven children.[1]
References
- Leilua Pilia'e Iuliano Pacific Islands Monthly, May 1974, p129
- Lauofo Meti (2002) Samoa: The Making of the Constitution, p328