Maco Tevane
French Polynesian politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Maco Tevane, real name Marc Maamaatuaiahutapu (13 August 1937 – 21 August 2013) was a French Polynesian author, playwright, and politician who served as Minister of Culture in the government of Gaston Flosse in the 1990s. He was a defender of Polynesian culture and the Tahitian language and is considered the founding father of popular Tahitian theatre. He was the father of politician Heremoana Maamaatuaiahutapu[2] and TNTV director Mateata Maamaatuaiahutapu.[3]
Quick Facts Minister of Culture and the Environment, President ...
Maco Tevane | |
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Minister of Culture and the Environment | |
In office 18 May 1994 – 4 August 1994 | |
President | Gaston Flosse |
Preceded by | Justin Arapari (culture) Pierre Dehors (environment) |
Succeeded by | Patrick Howell |
Minister of Social Affairs, Employment, and Labour | |
In office 11 September 1991 – 18 May 1994 | |
Preceded by | Joël Buillard |
Succeeded by | Raymond Van Bastolaer |
Personal details | |
Born | 13 August 1937 Papeete, French Polynesia |
Died | 21 August 2013.[1] Papeete, French Polynesia |
Political party | Here Ai'a |
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