Boris Léontieff
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Boris Léontieff-Teahu (19 September 1955 — 23 May 2002), was a French Polynesian politician and member of the Assembly of French Polynesia. He was the mayor of Arue, a small commune on the Windward Islands, and founder and President of the Fetia Api party until his disappearance in 2002.
Quick Facts Mayor of Arue, Succeeded by ...
Boris Léontieff | |
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Mayor of Arue | |
In office 1989 – 23 May 2002 | |
Succeeded by | Philip Schyle |
Leader of Fetia Api Party | |
In office 1996 – 23 May 2002 | |
Preceded by | None (Party founded) |
Succeeded by | Philip Schyle |
Member of the French Polynesian Assembly for Windward Isles | |
In office May 1996 – 23 May 2002 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 19 September 1955 Papeete, French Polynesia |
Died | 23 May 2002(2002-05-23) (aged 46) |
Cause of death | Plane Disappearance |
Political party | Fetia Api |
Relatives | Alexandre Léontieff |
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He was the brother of former President of French Polynesia, Alexandre Léontieff.
The club pitch of the football team A.S. Arue in Tahiti Ligue 1, of Tahitian football was named after him.