# King Malietoa — Sailing Alone Around the World character guide

> King Malietoa in Sailing Alone Around the World by Joshua Slocum.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the late Malietoa, the good King Malietoa

**First appearance:** 0021-xx

## Who they are

A Samoan king, mentioned in the narrative.

## Relationships

### [Mr. Jardine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sailing_alone_around_the_world_se/characters/mr_jardine)

_social_

King Malietoa and Mr. Jardine are acquaintances, likely meeting in a social or diplomatic context.

### [Governor Roberts](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sailing_alone_around_the_world_se/characters/governor_roberts)

_social_

Governor Roberts and King Malietoa interact socially, likely as colonial and local leaders.

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