Ruben Kun
HE Ruben James Kun (30 March 1942 – 21 September 2014)[2] was a political figure from the Pacific nation of Nauru and was President of the Republic of Nauru.
Ruben Kun | |
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| 6th President of Nauru | |
| In office 19 December 1996 – 13 February 1997 | |
| Deputy | Vinson Detenamo |
| Preceded by | Kennan Adeang |
| Succeeded by | Kinza Clodumar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 March 1942 |
| Died | 21 September 2014 (aged 72) |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Ruben Kun MP | |
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| Member of the Nauruan Parliament for Buada | |
| In office 25 January 1971 – 16 November 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Totouwa Depaune |
| Succeeded by | Tamaiti Star |
| In office 20 November 1995 – 8 April 2000 | |
| Preceded by | Tamaiti Star |
| Succeeded by | Terangi Adam |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 March 1942[1] Nauru |
| Died | 21 September 2014 (aged 72) |
| Nationality |  |
Early career
Ruben Kun was a lawyer prior to becoming a political figure.
He served as Minister Assisting the President of Nauru in the cabinets of Lagumot Harris in 1978 and 1995–1996. He was the Speaker of the Parliament of Nauru from August 1981 to December 1986.[3][4]
Kun served as finance minister, prior to assuming Presidential office.
President of Nauru
Kun succeeded Kennan Adeang as President of Nauru from 19 December 1996 to 13 February 1997, and was himself succeeded in that office by Kinza Clodumar.
Post-Presidency
Under the Pacific Solution asylum policy, Australia has an arrangement with Nauru that allows asylum seekers arriving in Australia to be detained on the island. Kun is now representing detainees in a case before the nation's Supreme Court.
See also
References
- Journal de la Société des Océanistes. p. 322.
- Rulers
- http://ronlaw.gov.nr/nauru_lpms/files/gazettes/b308e86c3126c5eb44692a7bcc42c259.pdf
- Europa World Year book 1985
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