John C. Gibbons | |
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| Governor of Koror | |
| In office January 14, 1998 – 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Himself (As Executive Administrator of Koror 1997) |
| Succeeded by | Yositaka Adachi |
| Executive Administrator of Koror | |
| In office 1985–1997 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Himself (As Governor of Koror 1998) |
| Minister of Justice | |
| In office 2009 – January 17, 2013 | |
| President | Johnson Toribiong |
| Preceded by | Elias Camsek Chin |
| Succeeded by | Antonio Bells |
| Personal details | |
| Died | May 20, 2021 |
| Spouse | Dirioulidid Ruth Gibbons |
| Children | 2 |
John "Johnny" C. Gibbons (died May 20, 2021) was a Palauan politician. He was the Executive Administrator of Koror from 1985–1997 before serving as the first Governor of Koror from 1998–2006.[1] He was the Minister of Justice from 2009–2013.[2][3]
Personal life
His family are of English, Chinese and royal Palauan descent.[4] He was the brother of the former ibedul of Koror Yutaka Gibbons, current ibedul Alexander Merep and bilung Gloria Salii.[5] He died on May, 20 2021 and is survived by his wife Dirioulidid Ruth Gibbons, his two children and grandchildren.[1] A state funeral was held for him on June 3, 2021.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Reklai, Leilani (May 31, 2021). "Flags flown half-mast in honor of former Minister John C. Gibbons, Rechucher-ra-Ioulidid". Island Times. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
- ↑ Glionna, John M. (2009-06-15). "Palau president remains calm as storm brews on island". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
- ↑ Press, C. Q. (2013-05-10). Worldwide Government Directory with Intergovernmental Organizations 2013. CQ Press. ISBN 9781452299372.
- ↑ Trumbull, Robert (14 January 1979). "A Former U.S. Army Cook, Now Ruler in. Western Pacific Islands: Leads Foes of Military Bases There". The New York Times. Archived from the original on December 29, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
- ↑ Times, Island (May 17, 2022). "Bilung claims Ibedul is highest title in Palau, rejects Alex as Ibedul". Island Times. Archived from the original on December 30, 2023. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
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