Daimon (Head Chief)

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Daimon
Daimon, Head Chief of Nauru.png
In office
1920 – 21 October 1930
Preceded byAweida
Succeeded byTimothy Detudamo
Personal details
BornAround 1850
Died21 October 1930

Daimon (died 21 October 1930) was from 1920 until 1930. His 42 years as a chief was a record length of service.[1]

Biography[]

Daimon was born in around 1850, the only son of Audoa and Edaganuwe.[1] He was married three times and had eight children with his first wife, Eibiaun. His eldest son Deireragea went on to become Chief of Anibare District.[1]

An unusually tall man at 6'4", he was involved in Civil War between the north and south of the island, leading the northern fighters. Daimon became a Chief in the late 1880s, and when Germany occupied the islands, he acted as an intermediary due to understanding of English.[1]

When Head Chief Aweida died in 1920, Daimon was chosen as his successor.[1] He remained in post until his death on 23 October 1930 aged 80,[2] after which he was succeeded by Timothy Detudamo.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e "A Great Nauruan", Pacific Islands Monthly, December 1930, p9
  2. ^ "Death of Head Chief of Nauru", Pacific Islands Monthly, November 1930, p6
  3. ^ "High Chief of Nauru", Pacific Islands Monthly, November 1930, p7
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