Alfonso Oiterong
Alfonso Rebochong Oiterong (9 October 1924 – 30 August 1994)[1][2] was a politician from Palau who served as the country's Vice President from 1981 to 1985.
Alfonso Oiterong | |
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 Taken during the 1970s or 1980s | |
| 2nd President of Palau | |
| In office 2 July 1985 – 25 October 1985 | |
| Vice President | Vacant |
| Preceded by | Haruo Remeliik Thomas Remengesau Sr. (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Lazarus Salii |
| 1st Vice President of Palau | |
| In office 2 March 1981 – 30 June 1985 | |
| President | Haruo Remeliik |
| Preceded by | None |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Remengesau Sr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alfonso Rebochong Oiterong 9 October 1924 Aimeliik, South Seas Mandate (present day Palau) |
| Died | 30 August 1994 (aged 69) |
| Political party | Independent |
When President Haruo Remeliik was assassinated, Oiterong returned from New York to Palau on 2 July to take office of the President. He served as President from 2 July to 25 October 1985. His successor was Lazarus Salii, who was elected in a special election.[3]
References
- "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-04-02. Retrieved 2017-04-02.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- Who's who In Oceania
- The National Union newspaper
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| Preceded by New office |
Vice-President of Palau 1981–1985 |
Succeeded by Thomas Remengesau Sr. |
| Preceded by Thomas Remengesau Sr. (acting) |
President of Palau 1985 |
Succeeded by Lazarus Salii |
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