Marealle

Marealle (Thomas Lenana Melang'a Marelle II (O.B.E.) (1915–2007) was the Paramount Chief (Mangi Mkuu) of The Chagga people in Tanzania, installed in 1951.[1] Thomas Marealle ruled alongside Chief (Mangi Mwitori). Petro Itosi Marealle Consolidated power from the other 3 Chagga chieftains thus making the Chagga more powerful and in control of their affairs during colonial times. He died March 2007.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Tanganyka: Look What We Can Do!". Time. 25 August 1958. Retrieved 7 November 2010.
  2. ↑ "Chagga Paramount Chief Marealle II departs Powerful and charismatic hero". The Arusha Times. 3–9 March 2007. Retrieved 7 November 2010.


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