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Tu'iTu'i, also spelled more simplistically Tui, is a Polynesian traditional title for tribal chiefs or princes. In translations, the highest such positions are often rendered as "king". For details, see the links below various polities. Contents 1 Tonga2 Fiji3 Samoa4 Wallis and Fu..
Tu'ipelehakeThe Tuʻipelehake (or Tuʻi Pelehake to be more consistent with likewise titles) is a high ranking, traditional chiefly title from Tonga. There have been several holders of the title over the years, including princes and prime ministers. It is Tongan custom to refer to the holder by his customary ..
Tu'ipelehake ('Uluvalu)Sione ʻUluvalu Ngū Takeivūlai Tukuʻaho (7 October 1950 — 5 July 2006 (6 July in Tonga)) became the Tuʻi Pelehake, an hereditary title in the kingdom of Tonga, after the death of his father in 1999. As his father was the brother of King Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV, he had the right to carry the 'h..
Tu'i Ha'atakalauaThe Tui Haatakalaua was a dynasty of Tongan kings, which originated in the 15th century by taking over the power from the Tui Tonga line. Lost the power in 16th century to the Tui Kanokupolu dynasty, and disappeared into nothingness by the end of the 18th century. Moungāmotua – around 1470; migh..
Tu'i KanokupoluIn Tonga, the Tui Kanokupolu is a title held by the chief of the House of Tupou, currently the Royal House of Tonga. Kanokupolu is the name of a village in Hihifo district, which probably was Ngata's residence when he was still a governor under his father Mounga o Tonga of the Tui Haatakalaua dynas..
Tu'i Malila--> A photo of the tortoise's preserved body, 2003. Tu'i Malila (c. 1777 - May 19, 1965) was the name of a female tortoise given to the royal family of Tonga by Captain James Cook. She was a radiated tortoise (Geochelone radiata) from Madagascar and is the longest-lived animal according to au..
Tu'i Manu'aThe title Tui Manua is considered the oldest chiefly title of the Samoa Islands and Polynesia. Tuimanua Elisala (c.1899) was the last Tuimanua titleholder. He was the grandson of Tuimanua Alalamua whose genealogy descended from the Sa Tagaloa. The title is derived from the Manua Islands, three ..
Tu'i TongaThe Tui Tonga is a line of Tongan kings, which originated in the 10th century with the mythical Ahoeitu; withdrew from political power in the 15th century by yielding to the Tui Haatakalaua; and died out with Laufilitonga in 1865. Today its descendants still live forth in the chiefly line of Kalaniu..
Tu'i Tonga EmpireThe Tui Tonga Empire or Tongan Empire was a powerful Oceanian empire. It was centered in Tonga on the island of Tongatapu at the capital of Mua. At its height, the empire stretched from Niuē to Tikopia and had an even greater sphere of influence. The empire began to form around 950 AD after the de..
TuiAs a common noun, Tui can mean: Tu'i or Tui, a title of nobility in some parts of PolynesiaTui (bird), a bird endemic to New Zealand As a proper noun, it can mean: Tui (town), a town in Galicia, SpainTui, a brand of New Zealand beer brewed by DB BreweriesTui Sports, a 1930s New Zealand aircraftTui ..
Tui, GaliciaTui is a small city located in Galicia (Spain), Spain in the province of Pontevedra. It had 15,350 inhabitants (2003), and it's located at the bank of the Minho River, at [42°3′N 8°39′W], facing the Portuguese town of Valença. The name of the town is spelled Tui in both Galicia..
TUIflyTuifly is the alliance that links the 7 airlines of TUI Airlines, the largest leisure fleet in Europe with more than one hundred aircraft and number 6 in the ranking of largest European fleet. It's a subsidiarie of the TUI Group, the largest tourism group in Europe. They do scheduled flights as wel ..
TUIfly NordicTUIfly Nordic formerly known as Britannia Nordic is a charter airline based in Sweden.It changed of name on 1st may 2006. TUIfly Nordic is a part of the largest leisure fleet in Europe: together with six other airlines which are linked together by the family brand TUIfly, which is a subsidiary o..
Tuihaleni KayeleTuihaleni Kayele (born February 12, 1964) is a former long distance runner from Namibia, who competed for his native African country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. There he finished in 69th place (2:31.41) on the Men's Marathon. ..
Tuija BraxTuija Kaarina Brax (born January 6, 1965 in Helsinki) is a Finnish politician and member of Finnish Parliament, representing the Green League. She was first elected to the parliament in 1995. She has also been a member of the city council of Helsinki from 1993 and she is active in various profession..
TuilFor the football club, see Tromsdalen U.I.L.. The town centre (red) and the statistical district (light green) of Tuil in the municipality of Neerijnen. Tuil ([51°49′N 5°14′E]) is a town in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is a part of the municipality of Neerijnen, and lie..
Tuila'epa Sailele MalielegaoiSailele Malielegaoi Tuila'epa (born April 14, 1945) is the current Prime Minister and foreign minister of Samoa. He has been Prime Minister and foreign minister since 23 November 1998 and was re-elected in 2001. He is an economist and was the first Samoan to get a masters degree. He used to work ..
Tuilaepa Aiono Sailele MalielegaoiPlease [Glossary#Wwikify] (format) this article or section as suggested in the [Guide to layoutGuide to layout] and the [Manual of StyleManual of Style]. Remove this template after wikifying. This article has been tagged since April 2006. Tuilaepa Aiono Sailele Mali..
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Tuileries PalaceTuileries Palace before 1871 - View from the Louvre courtyard The Tuileries Palace stood in Paris, France, on the right bank of the River Seine until 1871, when it was destroyed. Contents 1 History of the Tuileries2 End of the Tuileries3 Tuileries Gardens and the ''Axe Histor..
Tuiloma Pule LamekoPlease [Glossary#Wwikify] (format) this article or section as suggested in the [Guide to layoutGuide to layout] and the [Manual of StyleManual of Style]. Remove this template after wikifying. This article has been tagged since May 2006. Tuiloma Pule Lameko, an acco..
TuinalTuinal (often misspelt as Tuinol) is the brand name of a drug composed of two barbiturates — secobarbital and amobarbital — in equal proportions. Although both secobarbital and amobarbital are classified as short-acting barbiturates, combining the two drugs results in a longer duratio..
Tuineje, Las PalmasTuineje is a Canarian municipality in the central and the eastern portion of the island of Fuerteventura in the Las Palmas province in the Canary Islands The population is 11,261 ([ISTAC], 2003), its density is 40.81/km² and the area is 275.94 km². It is located a main highway linking An..
Tuira RiverThe Tuira River is located in the Darién district of eastern Panama. It flows into the Bay of San Miguel. ..
TuireannIn Celtic mythology, Tuireann or Tuirill Biccreo was the father of Creidhne, Luchtaine and Giobhniu by Brigid. His other sons included Brian, Iuchar and Iucharba, who killed Lugh's father Cian. After Lugh had taken his elaborate revenge, Tuireann died of grief over their graves. He is stated in va..
TuiruongThis article lacks information on the [Importanceimportance] of the subject matter. If you are familiar with it, please expand the article, or discuss its significance on the talk page. The home of the Hmars. External links: [Voice of the Northeast India][Sinlung Movement..
TuiscoTuisto or Tuisco was according to Tacitus (Germania, ch. 2) the ancestor of all Germanic tribes. This honour he shared with his son, Mannus. According to Jakob Grimm, his name and variant forms (Thuisco, Thuiskon, Tuisco) come from the adjective tivisco derived from the name of the god Tiu; the name..
TuitionTuition means instruction, teaching or a fee charged for educational instruction especially at a formal institution of learning. Tuition is charged by educational institutions to assist with funding of staff and faculty, course offerings, lab equipment, computer systems, libraries, facility upkeep ..
Tuition Assistance ProgramThe Tuition Assistance Program is a financial aid program for students in New York State. ..
Tuition Reform Action CoalitionThe Tuition Reform Action Coalition (TRAC) is the undergraduate students' organizing body behind New York University's (NYU) Tuition Reform campaign. The Coalition was formed in June 2005 by a group of undergraduate students frustrated with the University's tuition hikes and meager financial aid pac..
TuitjenhornThe town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Tuitjenhorn in the municipality of Harenkarspel. Tuitjenhorn ([52°44′N 4°45′E]) is a town in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Harenkarspel, and lies about 9 km nor..
Tui (bird)The Tui (Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae) is an endemic passerine bird of New Zealand, one of the largest members of the diverse honeyeater family. The name Tui is from the Maori language name tūī and is the formal common name. The English name, Parson Bird, has fallen into disuse but came about ..
TUI AGTUI AG (Touristik Union International) is a German based company. Until 2001 it was an industrial and transportation company named Preussag AG, which in the mid-1990s decided to reinvent itself as a tourism, shipping, and logistics company. It sold off many of its industrial concerns and purchased..
Tui Airlines NetherlandsIATA code: OR Airline that makes part of TUI Airlines Belgium group. Serving mainly the route between Amsterdam and Hato International Airport in Willemstad ..
TUI ArenaTUI Arena, formerly known as the Preussag Arena, is an arena in Hanover, Germany. It is primarily used for ice hockey and is the home arena of the Hannover Scorpions. TUI Arena opened in 2000 and holds approximately 10,500 people. The arena is situated at the Expo 2000 grounds in the south of Han..
Tui CakauNobility of Fiji Titles Adi - Bulou - Ro - Ratu Institutions Great Council of Chiefs Chairman, Great Council of Chiefs House of Chiefs Confederacies: Burebasaga - Kubuna - Tovata The Tui Cakau is the Paramount Chief of Cakaudrove Province in Fiji. This chiefly title is regarded as the most se..
Tui chubThe tui chub Gila bicolor is a cyprinid fish native to western North America. Widespread in many areas, it is an important food source for other fish, including the cutthroat trout. The form and appearance of the tui chub is variable; many were originally described as different species by J. O. S..
Tui Delai GauIn Fijian mythology, Tui Delai Gau is the god of mountains who can remove his hands and have them fish for him. He can also take off his head and put it in the sky as a look-out. He lives in a tree. ..
Tui naTuina (推拏 or 推拿, both pronounced tūiná), is a form of Chinese manipulative therapy often used in conjunction with acupuncture, moxibustion, Chinese herbalism and qigong. Tuina uses traction, massage and manipulation in conjunction with the stimulation of acupressure points and is used fo..
Tui NadiNobility of Fiji Titles Adi - Bulou - Ro - Ratu Institutions Great Council of Chiefs Chairman, Great Council of Chiefs House of Chiefs Confederacies: Burebasaga - Kubuna - Tovata Tui Nadi (or I Nakuruvarua, Navatulevu, na Momo na Tui Nadi in full) is the title of the Paramount Chief of Nadi, i..
Tui NayauNobility of Fiji Titles Adi - Bulou - Ro - Ratu Institutions Great Council of Chiefs Chairman, Great Council of Chiefs House of Chiefs Confederacies: Burebasaga - Kubuna - Tovata Tui Nayau is the title held by the Paramount Chief of the Lau Islands in Fiji and is synonymous with the title hold..
TUI of Agriculture, Food, Commerce, Textile and Allied IndustriesTUI of Agriculture, Food, Commerce, Textile and Allied Industries The TUI of Agriculture, Food, Commerce, Textile and Allied Industries is one of six Trade Union Internationals of the World Federation of Trade Unions(WFTU). References External links [WFTU website] ..
TUI of Energy, Metal, Chemical, Oil and Allied IndustriesTUI of Energy, Metal, Chemical, Oil and Allied Industries The TUI of Energy, Metal, Chemical, Oil and Allied Industries is one of six Trade Union Internationals of the World Federation of Trade Unions(WFTU). References External links [WFTU website] ..
Tui SportsThe Tui Sports was a New Zealand light aircraft of the 1930s. The Tui Sports was a small single seat aerobatic single bay biplane of fabric covered wooden construction with a highly streamlined circular section fuselage. It was powered by a Szekely 3 cylinder engine. The Tui Sports was built by F..
Tui St. George TuckerTui St. George Tucker (b. California, 1924; d. Boone, North Carolina, April 21, 2004) was an American composer. She moved to New York in 1946, working as a composer, conductor, and performer on the recorder, and spending most of her professional life in New York City. Her compositions often featur..
Tui VitiNobility of Fiji Titles Adi - Bulou - Ro - Ratu Institutions Great Council of Chiefs Chairman, Great Council of Chiefs House of Chiefs Confederacies: Burebasaga - Kubuna - Tovata The title Tui Viti was a title used by Ratu Seru Epenisa Cakobau, who, with the help of foreign settlers, united Fi..
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