Jacob Nena
Jacob Nena (born October 10, 1941) is a Micronesian political figure who served as the fourth President of the Federated States of Micronesia from 1996 to 1999. He had served as Vice President under Bailey Olter; after Olter suffered a stroke in July 1996, Nena took over as acting president on November 8 of that year and was sworn in as president on May 8, 1997, serving out the remaining two years of Olter's term. Before becoming vice president and president, Nena served as Governor of Kosrae from 1979 to 1983.
Jacob Nena | |
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President of Micronesia | |
In office 8 May 1997 – 11 May 1999 Acting: 8 November 1996 – 8 May 1997 | |
Vice President | Leo Falcam |
Preceded by | Bailey Olter |
Succeeded by | Leo Falcam |
Vice President of Micronesia | |
In office 11 May 1991 – 8 November 1996 | |
President | Bailey Olter |
Preceded by | Hiroshi Ismael |
Succeeded by | Leo Falcam |
Governor of Kosrae | |
In office 1 January 1979 – 3 January 1983 | |
Deputy | Yosiwo George Kan Sigrah |
Preceded by | Position Established |
Succeeded by | Yosiwo George |
Personal details | |
Born | Lelu, Micronesia | October 10, 1941
Political party | Independent |
Spouse(s) | Lerina Nena |
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Political offices | ||
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Preceded by Bailey Olter |
President of the Federated States of Micronesia 8 May 1997 – 1999 |
Succeeded by Leo Falcam |
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