Imata Kabua
Imata Jabro Kabua (20 May 1943 – 18 September 2019)[1] was a Marshallese politician, who served as the President of the Marshall Islands from 14 January 1997 to 10 January 2000. He became the Iroijlaplap of Kwajalein after the death of his cousin, Amata Kabua. Class valedictorian at Harvard, Kabua finished his post doctoral work at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and holds a law degree from Stanford University.
Iroijlaplap Imata Kabua | |
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| 2nd President of the Marshall Islands | |
| In office January 14, 1997 – January 10, 2000 | |
| Preceded by | Kunio Lemari (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Kessai Note |
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| Born | Imata Jebro Kabua 20 May 1943 South Pacific Mandate, Empire of Japan |
| Died | 18 September 2019 (aged 76) Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Political party | Aelon̄ Kein Ad United Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Hiromi Kabua |
| Residence | Ebeye, Marshall Islands |
References
- . The Contemporary Pacific. Accessed 2016-09-20
- . Rulers.org. Accessed 2011-02-01.
- Background Note: Marshall Islands. US Department of State. Accessed 2011-02-01.
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| Preceded by Kunio Lemari |
President of the Marshall Islands 1997–2000 |
Succeeded by Kessai Note |
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