Stevenson, Robert Louis b. November 13, 1850 d. December 3, 1894 Author. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, he, like many adolescents before him, he attempted to establish his life work by attending Edinburgh University pursuing the wrong vocation. While studying engineering, Stevenson soon realized writing was his real passion. However, he was handicapped by being frail and tubercular. Although many remember him merely as a childrens book writer because of "Treasure Island," he was, however, a prolific writer with many novels, Essays and not least of all...[Read More] (Bio by: Donald Greyfield) Cause of death: Cerebral hemorrhage Stevenson Family Estate Grounds, Vailima, Tuamasaga, Samoa
Tanumafili II., Malietoa b. January 4, 1913 d. May 11, 2007 King of Samoa. He served as the King of Samoa from 1962 to 2007, being one of the world's longest serving and oldest heads of state at the time of his death. He was educated in Auckland, New Zealand and when Samoa gained her independence in 1962 His Highness became co-head of state with Tupua Tamasese Mea'ole. After Tupua's passing in 1963, the king became the sole head of state and remained in that position until his death. He is known as one of the leaders that helped provide stability to...[Read More] (Bio by: Bigwoo) Mulinuu Cemetery, Mulinu'u, Tuamasaga, Samoa Plot: royalty section
b. November 13, 1850 d. December 3, 1894