# Peter M. Christian

_President of the Federated States of Micronesia_

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> Peter Martin Christian Souissa  is a Micronesian politician who served as the 8th President of the Federated States of Micronesia, from 11 May 2015 to 11 May 2019.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 16 October 1947 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19921375#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Pohnpei ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19921375#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Federated States of Micronesia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19921375#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19921375#P106))
- **Political party:** independent politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19921375#P102))
- **Education:** University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa; University of Guam; Xavier High School, Micronesia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19921375#P69))
- **Spouse:** Maurina Weilbacher ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19921375#P26))
- **Positions held:** member of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia (since 16 July 2019); President of the Federated States of Micronesia (11 May 2015 – 11 May 2019); member of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia (17 November 2009 – 11 May 2015) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19921375#P39))

## Questions

**When was Peter M. Christian born?**  
Peter M. Christian was born on 16 October 1947 in Pohnpei.

**What positions has Peter M. Christian held?**  
Positions held by Peter M. Christian include: member of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia (since 16 July 2019); President of the Federated States of Micronesia (2015–2019); member of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia (2009–2015).

**Where did Peter M. Christian study?**  
Peter M. Christian was educated at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, University of Guam, Xavier High School, Micronesia.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Peter M. Christian](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_M._Christian) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q19921375](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19921375) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: President Peter M. Christian.jpg by Embassy of the United States in Kolonia, Federated States of Micronesia (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:President_Peter_M._Christian.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Peter M. Christian". DigiNepal. Last updated 4 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/peter-m-christian. Retrieved 11 November 2026.