John C. Gibbons
John C. Gibbons | |
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Executive Administrator of Koror | |
In office 1985–1997 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Himself (As Governor of Koror 1998) |
Minister of Justice | |
In office 2009 – January 17, 2013 | |
President | Johnson Toribiong |
Preceded by | Elias Camsek Chin |
Succeeded by | Antonio Bells |
Personal details | |
Died | May 20, 2021 |
Spouse | Dirioulidid Ruth Gibbons |
Children | 2 |
John "Johnny" C. Gibbons (died May 20, 2021) was a
Personal life
His family are of English, Chinese and royal Palauan descent. He died on May, 20 2021 and is survived by his wife Dirioulidid Ruth Gibbons, his two children and grandchildren.[1] A state funeral was held for him on June 3, 2021.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Reklai, Leilani (May 31, 2021). "Flags flown half-mast in honor of former Minister John C. Gibbons, Rechucher-ra-Ioulidid". Island Times. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
- from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
- ISBN 9781452299372.
- ^ Trumbull, Robert (14 January 1979). "A Former U.S. Army Cook, Now Ruler in. Western Pacific Islands: Leads Foes of Military Bases There". The New York Times. Archived from the original on December 29, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
- ^ Times, Island (May 17, 2022). "Bilung claims Ibedul is highest title in Palau, rejects Alex as Ibedul". Island Times. Archived from the original on December 30, 2023. Retrieved December 30, 2023.