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Jurelang Zedkaia, Marshallese politician, 5th President of the Marshall Islands (born 1950)

On October 7, in the year 2015, Jurelang Zedkaia, Marshallese politician, 5th President of the Marshall Islands (born 1950). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of October 7, a notable event in this corner of history.

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Iroijlaplap Jurelang Zedkaia was a Marshallese politician and Iroijlaplap. He served as the President of the Marshall Islands from 2009 to 2012. He was elected as the country's 5th head of state on October 26, 2009, following the ouster of his predecessor, Litokwa Tomeing, in the country's first successful vote of no confidence.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on October 7, 2015 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
  • 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 18 April 2026.

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Jurelang Zedkaia

President of the Marshall Islands from 2009 to 2012

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