# Christopher Loeak

_Marshallese politician, president of the Marshall Islands (2012–2016)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-01

> Iroijlaplap Christopher Jorebon Loeak was a Marshallese politician who was the President of the Marshall Islands from 2012 to 2016. He was elected by parliament as President in January 2012, following the 2011 general election.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 11 November 1952 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12911#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Ailinglaplap Atoll ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12911#P19))
- **Died:** 8 August 2025 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12911#P570))
- **Place of death:** Honolulu ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12911#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Marshall Islands ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12911#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12911#P106))
- **Education:** Hawaii Pacific University; Portland Community College; Marshall Islands High School ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12911#P69))
- **Spouse:** Anono Lieom Loeak ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12911#P26))
- **Positions held:** Minister in Assistance to the President of Marshall Islands (since 13 January 2020); President of the Marshall Islands (10 January 2012 – 1 January 2016) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12911#P39))

## Questions

**When was Christopher Loeak born?**  
Christopher Loeak was born on 11 November 1952 in Ailinglaplap Atoll.

**What positions has Christopher Loeak held?**  
Positions held by Christopher Loeak include: Minister in Assistance to the President of Marshall Islands (since 13 January 2020); President of the Marshall Islands (2012–2016).

**Where did Christopher Loeak study?**  
Christopher Loeak was educated at Hawaii Pacific University, Portland Community College, Marshall Islands High School.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Christopher Loeak](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Loeak) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q12911](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12911) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Christopher Loeak portrait.PNG by Government of Marshall Islands (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Christopher_Loeak_portrait.PNG)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Christopher Loeak". DigiNepal. Last updated 1 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/christopher-loeak. Retrieved 6 November 2026.