# René Harris

_Nauruan politician (1947–2008)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-09

> René Reynaldo Harris was a Nauruan politician who served as President of Nauru for four terms between 1999 and 2004. He was a Member of Parliament from 1977 to 2008.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 11 November 1947 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q560557#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Aiwo District ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q560557#P19))
- **Died:** 5 July 2008 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q560557#P570))
- **Place of death:** Aiwo District ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q560557#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Nauru ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q560557#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q560557#P106))
- **Education:** The Geelong College ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q560557#P69))
- **Positions held:** President of Nauru (8 August 2003 – 22 June 2004); President of Nauru (17 January 2003 – 18 January 2003); President of Nauru (30 March 2001 – 9 January 2003); President of Nauru (27 April 1999 – 20 April 2000); Speaker of the Parliament of Nauru (1986–1986); Member of the Parliament of Nauru (1977–2008) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q560557#P39))

## Questions

**When was René Harris born?**  
René Harris was born on 11 November 1947 in Aiwo District.

**What positions has René Harris held?**  
Positions held by René Harris include: President of Nauru (2003–2004); President of Nauru (2003–2003); President of Nauru (2001–2003); President of Nauru (1999–2000); Speaker of the Parliament of Nauru (1986–1986).

**Where did René Harris study?**  
René Harris was educated at The Geelong College.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): René Harris](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ren%C3%A9_Harris) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q560557](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q560557) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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