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Daimon (c. 1850 – 21 October 1930) was Head Chief of Nauru from 1920 until 1930. His 42 years as a chief was a record length of service.[1]
Daimon | |
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| Head Chief of Nauru | |
| In office 1920 – 21 October 1930 | |
| Preceded by | Aweida |
| Succeeded by | Timothy Detudamo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1850 |
| Died | 21 October 1930 |
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Daimon was born around 1850, the only son of Audoa and Edaganuwe.[1] He was married three times and had eight children with his first wife, Eibiaun. His eldest son Deireragea went on to become Chief of Anibare District.[1]
An unusually tall man at 6'4", he was involved in Civil War between the north and south of the island, leading the northern fighters. Daimon became a Chief in the late 1880s, and when Germany occupied the islands, he acted as an intermediary due to understanding of English.[1]
When Head Chief Aweida died in 1920, Daimon was chosen as his successor.[1] He remained in post until his death on 23 October 1930 aged 80,[2] after which he was succeeded by Timothy Detudamo.[3] His grandson Hammer DeRoburt became the first president of independent Nauru in 1968.[4]
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