Haruo Remeliik
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"Remeliik" redirects here. For the patrol boat named after him, see PSS Remeliik.
Haruo Ignacio Remeliik (1 June 1933 ā 30 June 1985) was the first President of Palau from 2 March 1981 until his assassination on 30 June 1985. He is buried at Kloulklubed in his home state of Peleliu. Remeliik was of mixed Japanese and Palauan descent.[1]
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Haruo Remeliik | |
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1st President of Palau | |
In office 2 March 1981 ā 30 June 1985 | |
Vice President | Alfonso Oiterong |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Thomas Remengesau Sr. (acting) |
Personal details | |
Born | Haruo Ignacio Remeliik (1933-06-01)1 June 1933 Peleliu, South Seas Mandate (present day Palau) |
Died | 30 June 1985(1985-06-30) (aged 52) Koror, Palau |
Manner of death | Assassination by gunshots |
Political party | Independent |
Spouse | Regina Remeliik |
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