# Benjamin Manglona

_Northern Mariana Islands politician_

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Last updated: 2026-11-07

> Benjamin Taisacan Manglona was a Northern Marianan politician and civil engineer. He is the CNMI's longest serving elected official having served as a congressman, senator, and former mayor of Rota. Manglona served as the third lieutenant governor of the Northern Mariana Islands from 1990 to 1994 and as Mayor of Rota from 1998 to 2006.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 28 March 1935 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4888998#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Mariana Islands ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4888998#P19))
- **Died:** 24 April 2016 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4888998#P570))
- **Place of death:** Rota ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4888998#P20))
- **Citizenship:** United States ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4888998#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4888998#P106))
- **Political party:** CNMI Republican Party; Republican Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4888998#P102))
- **Education:** University of Guam ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4888998#P69))
- **Positions held:** Lieutenant Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands; mayor ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4888998#P39))

## Questions

**When was Benjamin Manglona born?**  
Benjamin Manglona was born on 28 March 1935 in Mariana Islands.

**What positions has Benjamin Manglona held?**  
Positions held by Benjamin Manglona include: Lieutenant Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands; mayor.

**Where did Benjamin Manglona study?**  
Benjamin Manglona was educated at University of Guam.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Benjamin Manglona](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Manglona) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q4888998](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4888998) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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