Kamisese Mara
President of Fiji (1920-2004)
Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara, CF, GCMG, KBE (6 May 1920 – 18 April 2004) was a Fijian politician. He was the Chief Minister from 1967 to 1970. He was the first Prime Minister from 1970 to 1992. He later was President from 1993 to 2000. He is seen as the founding father of the modern nation of Fiji.
Ratu Sir Kamisese Kapaiwai Tuimacilai Mara | |
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| President of Fiji | |
| In office 18 January 1994 – 29 May 2000 Acting: 16 December 1993 – 18 January 1994 | |
| Prime Minister | Sitiveni Rabuka Mahendra Chaudhry Ratu Tevita Momoedonu |
| Preceded by | Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau |
| Succeeded by | Frank Bainimarama Head of the Interim Military Government |
| 2nd First Vice-President of Fiji | |
| In office 2 June 1992 – 15 December 1993 | |
| President | Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau |
| Prime Minister | Sitiveni Rabuka |
| Preceded by | Ratu Sir Josaia Tavaiqia |
| Succeeded by | Ratu Sir Josaia Tavaiqia |
| 4th Leader of the Opposition (Fiji) | |
| In office 13 April 1987 – 14 May 1987 | |
| Governor General | Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau |
| Preceded by | Harish Sharma |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| 1st Prime Minister of Fiji | |
| In office 10 October 1970 – 13 April 1987 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor General | Sir Robert Sidney Foster Ratu Sir George Cakobau Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau |
| Preceded by | Himself As Chief Minister |
| Succeeded by | Timoci Bavadra |
| In office 5 December 1987 – 2 June 1992 | |
| President | Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau |
| Preceded by | Vacant |
| Succeeded by | Sitiveni Rabuka |
| 1st Chief Minister of Fiji | |
| In office 20 September 1967 – 10 October 1970 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor | Sir Derek Jakeway Sir Robert Sidney Foster |
| Preceded by | None (new office) |
| Succeeded by | Himself As Prime Minister |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 May 1920 Lomaloma, Vanua Balavu, Colony of Fiji |
| Died | 18 April 2004 (aged 83) Suva, Fiji |
| Resting place | Tubou, Lakeba, Fiji |
| Citizenship | Fijian |
| Nationality | British subject To 1970 |
| Political party | Alliance Party |
| Spouse(s) | Ro Lady Lala Mara (nee Tuisawau) 9 September 1950 – 18 April 2004 (his death) |
| Children | 4 daughters, 3 sons; including Koila Nailatikau, Ateca Ganilau, Elenoa Mara-Rasova, Finau Mara, Tevita Mara (son)[1] |
| Father | Tevita Uluilakeba III |
| Alma mater | University of Otago London School of Economics Wadham College, Oxford |
| Profession | Economist |
References
change- ↑ "Lauan Chiefs Happy With Ratu Finau Appointment | Fiji Sun". fijisun.com.fj. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
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