Jacob Nena
Jacob Nena (October 10, 1941 – July 7, 2022) was a Micronesian politician. He was the fourth President of the Federated States of Micronesia from 1996 to 1999.
Jacob Nena | |
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| President of Micronesia | |
| In office 8 May 1997 – 11 May 1999 Acting: 8 November 1996 – 8 May 1997 | |
| Vice President | Leo Falcam |
| Preceded by | Bailey Olter |
| Succeeded by | Leo Falcam |
| Vice President of Micronesia | |
| In office 11 May 1991 – 8 November 1996 | |
| President | Bailey Olter |
| Preceded by | Hiroshi Ismael |
| Succeeded by | Leo Falcam |
| Governor of Kosrae | |
| In office 1 January 1979 – 3 January 1983 | |
| Deputy | Yosiwo George Kan Sigrah |
| Preceded by | Position Established |
| Succeeded by | Yosiwo George |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 10, 1941 Lelu, Micronesia |
| Died | July 7, 2022 (aged 80) Sacramento, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse(s) | Lerina Nena |
Before becoming vice president and president, Nena was Governor of Kosrae from 1979 to 1983.
Nena died on July 7, 2022 in Sacramento, California at the age of 80.[1]