1981–1985
Haruo Remeliik, full name Haruo Ignacio Remeliik
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First President of Palau (1981–1985), a key figure in Palau's constitution-making and transition to independence.
Born in Peleliu (birth year varies across sources: 1931 / 1933 / 1934 — this draft follows Wikipedia in giving 1931, uncertain); he studied early for the priesthood, later served as an assistant judge, was elected to the legislature in 1968, and in 1978–1979 served as a member and chairman of Palau's Constitutional Convention; in 1980 he was elected first president, taking office in 1981 and re-elected in 1984; on 30 June 1985 he was assassinated in Koror, and was buried in Kloulklubed, Peleliu.
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Places in their life
Born in Peleliu; place of activity and assassination Koror; burial place Peleliu.
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Cultural significance
One of the creators of the modern Palauan state; his assassination remains one of the most significant events in Palau's political memory to this day.