# Robert Rex

_Niuean politician (1909–1992)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-01

> Sir Robert Richmond Rex was the first Premier of the Pacific island state of Niue.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 25 January 1909 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1933697#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Avatele ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1933697#P19))
- **Died:** 12 December 1992 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1933697#P570))
- **Place of death:** Alofi ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1933697#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Niue; New Zealand ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1933697#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1933697#P106))
- **Political party:** Niue People's Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1933697#P102))
- **Positions held:** Premier of Niue (19 October 1974 – 12 December 1992) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1933697#P39))
- **Awards:** Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire; Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George; Officer of the Order of the British Empire ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1933697#P166))

## Questions

**When was Robert Rex born?**  
Robert Rex was born on 25 January 1909 in Avatele.

**What positions has Robert Rex held?**  
Positions held by Robert Rex include: Premier of Niue (1974–1992).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Robert Rex](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Rex) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q1933697](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1933697) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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