John C. Gibbons

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John C. Gibbons

John "Johnny" C. Gibbons (died 20 May 2021) was a Palauan politician.[1] He was the Executive Administrator of Koror from 1985–1997 and then became the first Governor of Koror from 1998–2006.[2] He was the Minister of Justice from 2009–2013.[3][4] He died on 20 May 2021 and is survived by his wife Dirioulidid Ruth Gibbons, his two children and grandchildren.[2] A state funeral was held for him on 3 June 2021.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ "ROP vs Gibbons" (PDF). Palau Supreme Court. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Flags flown half-mast in honor of former Minister John C. Gibbons, Rechucher-ra-Ioulidid". Island Times. 1 June 2021. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
  3. ^ Glionna, John M. (2009-06-15). "Palau president remains calm as storm brews on island". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
  4. ^ Press, C. Q. (2013-05-10). Worldwide Government Directory with Intergovernmental Organizations 2013. CQ Press. ISBN 9781452299372.
Political offices
New title Executive Administrator of Koror
1985–1997
Position abolished
New title Governor of Koror
1998–2006
Succeeded by
Preceded by Justice Minister of Palau
2009–2013
Succeeded by
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