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[citation needed], Kabua finished his post doctoral work at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology[citation needed] and held a law degree from Stanford University[citation needed].
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 |
| Personal details | |
| 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 | Hiromi Kabua |
| Residence | Ebeye, Marshall Islands |
ReferencesEdit
- ^ "USP installs 26th Chancellor". Archived from the original on 2019-10-19. Retrieved 2019-09-21.
- [1]. The Contemporary Pacific. Accessed 2016-09-20
- [2]. Rulers.org. Accessed 2011-02-01.
- Background Note: Marshall Islands. US Department of State. Accessed 2011-02-01.
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