Petrus Tun
Petrus Tun (19 March 1936 – 23 March 1999)[2][3] was a Micronesian politician, who played an important role during the first days of Micronesian independence and in the Trust Territory times that preceded them.
Petrus Tun | |
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| 1st Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia | |
| In office 1979–1983 | |
| President | Tosiwo Nakayama |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Bailey Olter |
| 2nd Governor of Yap | |
| In office January 12, 1987 – January 9, 1995 | |
| Lieutenant | Tony Tawerilmang[1] |
| Preceded by | John Mangefel |
| Succeeded by | Vincent A. Figir |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 March 1936 Yap State |
| Died | 23 March 1999 (aged 63) |
| Spouse(s) | Carmen Mutnguy Tun |
Tun was elected to the Senate of Micronesian Congress from Yap district.[4] He served as the first Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia during the first term of President Tosiwo Nakayama (1979–1983).
Previously, he served as a Governor of Yap and a senator during the Trust Territory period. In addition, he held other high positions in both government and private industries.
Despite his wish, after his death, the widely respected Tun was honored by a state funeral, which was attended by a large crowd.
References
- "Figir and Mackwelung inaugurated as governors of Yap and Kosrae" (PDF). The National Union. January 1995. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-03-26. Retrieved 2011-02-13.
- https://web.archive.org/web/20080414174508/http://www.fsmpio.fm:80/former_presidents.htm
- https://www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov/library/document/0019/4520735.pdf
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