# Haruo Remeliik

_President of Palau (1933-1985)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-10

> Haruo Ignacio Remeliik 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.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1 June 1933 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q878351#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Peleliu ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q878351#P19))
- **Died:** 30 June 1985 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q878351#P570))
- **Place of death:** Koror ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q878351#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Palau ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q878351#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; civil servant ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q878351#P106))
- **Education:** University of Hawaiʻi System ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q878351#P69))
- **Positions held:** President of Palau (2 March 1981 – 30 June 1985) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q878351#P39))

## Questions

**When was Haruo Remeliik born?**  
Haruo Remeliik was born on 1 June 1933 in Peleliu.

**What positions has Haruo Remeliik held?**  
Positions held by Haruo Remeliik include: President of Palau (1981–1985).

**Where did Haruo Remeliik study?**  
Haruo Remeliik was educated at University of Hawaiʻi System.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Haruo Remeliik](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haruo_Remeliik) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q878351](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q878351) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Haruo Ignacio Remeliik.jpg by TTPI(Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands) Headquarters (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Haruo_Ignacio_Remeliik.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Haruo Remeliik". DigiNepal. Last updated 10 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/haruo-remeliik. Retrieved 10 November 2026.