Amata Kabua
President of the Marshall Islands from 1979 to 1996 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Amata Kabua (November 17, 1928 – December 19, 1996) was the first President of the Marshall Islands from 1979 until his death in 1996 (five consecutive terms).
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Amata Kabua | |
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1st President of the Marshall Islands | |
In office November 17, 1979 – December 19, 1996 | |
Preceded by | Office created |
Succeeded by | Kunio Lemari |
President of Senate of Micronesian Congress | |
In office 1969 – Jan 1973 | |
Preceded by | John O. Ngiraked |
Succeeded by | Tosiwo Nakayama |
Personal details | |
Born | (1928-11-17)November 17, 1928 Jaluit Atoll, South Seas Mandate |
Died | December 19, 1996(1996-12-19) (aged 68) Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. |
Political party | Independent |
Spouse | Emlain Kabua |
Children | 7, including David |
Relatives | Imata Kabua (cousin) |
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