# Jacob Nena

_President of Federated States of Micronesia (1941–2022)_

Canonical: https://diginpl.com/people/jacob-nena
Last updated: 2026-11-04

> Jacob Nena was a Micronesian politician who served as the fourth President of the Federated States of Micronesia from 1996 to 1999.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 10 October 1941 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q495517#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Lelu ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q495517#P19))
- **Died:** 6 July 2022 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q495517#P570))
- **Place of death:** Sacramento ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q495517#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Federated States of Micronesia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q495517#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q495517#P106))
- **Political party:** independent politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q495517#P102))
- **Education:** University of Guam; University of Hawaiʻi System; Bailey Olter High School ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q495517#P69))
- **Spouse:** Lerina Jack ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q495517#P26))
- **Positions held:** member of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia (11 May 1999 – 11 May 2003); President of the Federated States of Micronesia (8 May 1997 – 11 May 1999); President of the Federated States of Micronesia (8 November 1996 – 8 May 1997); Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia (11 May 1991 – 8 November 1996); member of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia (13 July 1987 – 11 May 1991); Governor of Kosrae (1 January 1979 – 3 January 1983) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q495517#P39))

## Questions

**When was Jacob Nena born?**  
Jacob Nena was born on 10 October 1941 in Lelu.

**What positions has Jacob Nena held?**  
Positions held by Jacob Nena include: member of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia (1999–2003); President of the Federated States of Micronesia (1997–1999); President of the Federated States of Micronesia (1996–1997); Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia (1991–1996); member of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia (1987–1991).

**Where did Jacob Nena study?**  
Jacob Nena was educated at University of Guam, University of Hawaiʻi System, Bailey Olter High School.

## Related

- [Manny Mori](https://diginpl.com/people/manny-mori)
- [Leo Falcam](https://diginpl.com/people/leo-falcam)
- [John Haglelgam](https://diginpl.com/people/john-haglelgam)
- [Bailey Olter](https://diginpl.com/people/bailey-olter)
- [Joseph Urusemal](https://diginpl.com/people/joseph-urusemal)
- [Peter M. Christian](https://diginpl.com/people/peter-m-christian)
- [Tosiwo Nakayama](https://diginpl.com/people/tosiwo-nakayama)

## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Jacob Nena](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_Nena) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q495517](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q495517) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Jacob Nena portrait.jpg by Office of the President of the Federated States of Micronesia (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jacob_Nena_portrait.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Jacob Nena, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Jacob Nena portrait.jpg — Office of the President of the Federated States of Micronesia, Public domain.

## Cite this page

"Jacob Nena". DigiNepal. Last updated 4 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/jacob-nena. Retrieved 11 November 2026.