President of the Navajo Nation From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ben Shelly (July 6, 1947 – March 22, 2023)[1] was the 7th one term President of the Navajo Nation. Shelly was the first President to have been elected both President and Vice President of the Navajo Nation.[2] He was also the first New Mexican Navajo to hold the Navajo Presidency.
Ben Shelly | |
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7th President of the Navajo Nation | |
In office January 11, 2011 – May 12, 2015 | |
Vice President | Rex Lee Jim |
Preceded by | Joe Shirley Jr. |
Succeeded by | Russell Begaye |
5th Vice President of the Navajo Nation | |
In office January 9, 2007 – January 11, 2011 | |
President | Joe Shirley Jr. |
Preceded by | Frank Dayish |
Succeeded by | Rex Lee Jim |
Personal details | |
Born | Thoreau, New Mexico, U.S. | July 6, 1947
Died | March 22, 2023 75) | (aged
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Martha Shelly |
Shelly died on March 22, 2023, at the age of 75.[3]
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