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Jurelang Zedkaia

Marshallese politician (1950-2015)

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Iroijlaplap Jurelang Zedkaia was a Marshallese politician and Iroijlaplap. He served as the President of the Marshall Islands from 2009 to 2012. He was elected as the country's 5th head of state on October 26, 2009, following the ouster of his predecessor, Litokwa Tomeing, in the country's first successful vote of no confidence.

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Born
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Place of birth
Majuro wd
Died
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Place of death
Majuro wd
Citizenship
Marshall Islands wd
Occupation
politician wd
Political party
United Democratic Party wd

Positions held wd

  • President of the Marshall Islands (2 November 2009 – 10 January 2012)

Questions

When was Jurelang Zedkaia born?
Jurelang Zedkaia was born on 13 July 1950 in Majuro.
What positions has Jurelang Zedkaia held?
Positions held by Jurelang Zedkaia include: President of the Marshall Islands (2009–2012).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Jurelang Zedkaia · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q12912 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Jurelang Zedkaia.gif by U.S. Embassy to the Marshall Islands and the Department of the Inerior (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 15 November 2026

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