Marealle
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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]
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- ^ "Tanganyka: Look What We Can Do!". Time. 25 August 1958. http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,868725,00.html. Retrieved 7 November 2010.
- ^ "Chagga Paramount Chief Marealle II departs Powerful and charismatic hero". The Arusha Times. 3–9 March 2007. http://www.arushatimes.co.tz/2007/8/front_page_1.htm. Retrieved 7 November 2010.
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