Ati George Sokomanu
President of Vanuatu, 1980–1984 and 1984–1989 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ati George Sokomanu, MBE (born George Kalkoa; 13 January 1937) is a Vanuatuan politician who served as the first president of Vanuatu from 1984 to 1989.[1]
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Ati George Sokomanu | |
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1st President of Vanuatu | |
In office 8 March 1984 – 12 January 1989 | |
Prime Minister | Walter Lini |
Preceded by | Frederick Karlomuana Timakata (acting) |
Succeeded by | Onneyn Tahi (acting) |
In office 30 July 1980 – 17 February 1984 | |
Prime Minister | Walter Lini |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Frederick Karlomuana Timakata (acting) |
Personal details | |
Born | George Kalkoa (1937-01-13) 13 January 1937 (age 87) Mele, New Hebrides (now Vanuatu) |
Political party | Vanua'aku Pati |
Spouse | Leitak Sokomanu |
Children | 3 |
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