# Thomas Remengesau Jr.

_Former President of Palau_

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Last updated: 2026-11-10

> Thomas Esang Remengesau Jr. is a Palauan politician. He served as the Palauan president between 2001-2009 and 2013-2021. He served as a Senator in the Palau National Congress between his two administrations. In sum, Remengesau was elected Vice-President of Palau in 1992 and 1996, then president in 2000, 2004, 2012 and 2016.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 28 February 1956 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q336285#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Koror ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q336285#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Palau ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q336285#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q336285#P106))
- **Education:** Grand Valley State University ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q336285#P69))
- **Spouse:** Debbie Remengesau ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q336285#P26))
- **Positions held:** President of Palau (17 January 2013 – 21 January 2021); President of Palau (1 January 2001 – 15 January 2009); Vice President of Palau (1 January 1993 – 1 January 2001) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q336285#P39))
- **Awards:** Order of Brilliant Jade ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q336285#P166))
- **X (Twitter):** TommyRemengesau ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q336285#P2002))

## Questions

**When was Thomas Remengesau Jr. born?**  
Thomas Remengesau Jr. was born on 28 February 1956 in Koror.

**What positions has Thomas Remengesau Jr. held?**  
Positions held by Thomas Remengesau Jr. include: President of Palau (2013–2021); President of Palau (2001–2009); Vice President of Palau (1993–2001).

**Where did Thomas Remengesau Jr. study?**  
Thomas Remengesau Jr. was educated at Grand Valley State University.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Thomas Remengesau Jr.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Remengesau_Jr.) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q336285](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q336285) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Tommy Remengesau 2016.jpg by President of the Republic of China (Attribution)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tommy_Remengesau_2016.jpg)

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