former President of the Marshall Islands (1928-1996) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Amata Kabua (November 17, 1928 – 20 December 1996) was a Marshallese politician. He was the first President of the Marshall Islands from 1979 to 1996.
Amata Kabua | |
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President of the Marshall Islands | |
In office November 17, 1979 – December 20, 1996 | |
Preceded by | Office created |
Succeeded by | Kunio Lemari |
Personal details | |
Born | Jaluit Atoll, Marshall Islands | November 17, 1928
Died | December 20, 1996 68) Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. | (aged
Political party | Independent |
Spouse(s) | Emlain Kabua |
Kabua died in office after a long illness, on December 20, 1996, in Honolulu, Hawaii, aged 68.[1][2]
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