# Ruben Kun

_President of Nauru (1942-2014)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-09

> Ruben James Kun was a political figure from the Pacific nation of Nauru and was president of the Republic of Nauru.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 30 March 1942 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q887813#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Nauru ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q887813#P19))
- **Died:** 21 September 2014 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q887813#P570))
- **Citizenship:** Nauru ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q887813#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q887813#P106))
- **Positions held:** President of Nauru (19 December 1996 – 13 February 1997); Minister Assisting the President of Nauru (22 November 1995 – 11 November 1996); Speaker of the Parliament of Nauru (1981–1986); Minister Assisting the President of Nauru (19 April 1978 – 15 May 1978) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q887813#P39))

## Questions

**When was Ruben Kun born?**  
Ruben Kun was born on 30 March 1942 in Nauru.

**What positions has Ruben Kun held?**  
Positions held by Ruben Kun include: President of Nauru (1996–1997); Minister Assisting the President of Nauru (1995–1996); Speaker of the Parliament of Nauru (1981–1986); Minister Assisting the President of Nauru (1978–1978).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Ruben Kun](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruben_Kun) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q887813](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q887813) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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