Christopher Loeak
Sign in to saveMarshallese politician, president of the Marshall Islands (2012–2016)
Person
- Born
- 1952-11-11
- Died
- 2025-08-08
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Key facts
- Preceded by
- Jurelang Zedkaia
- Succeeded by
- Casten Nemra
- President
- David Kabua
- Born
- Christopher Jorebon Loeak , ( 1952-11-11 ) 11 November 1952, Ailinglaplap Atoll , Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
- Died
- 8 August 2025 (2025-08-08) (aged 72), Honolulu, Hawaii , U.S.
- Party
- Independent
- Spouse
- Lieom Anono Loeak
- Alma mater
- Hawaii Pacific University , Gonzaga University School of Law ( J.D. )
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Key dates
- Born
- 11 November 1952
- Died
- 8 August 2025
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Christopher
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- Marshall Islands
- Place of birth
- Ailinglaplap Atoll
- Place of death
- Honolulu
- Occupation
- politician
- Image
- Christopher Loeak portrait.PNG
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Article
Iroijlaplap Christopher Jorebon Loeak /ˈlɔɪˌæk/ ( 11 November 1952 – 8 August 2025) was a Marshallese politician who was the President of the Marshall Islands from 2012 to 2016. He was elected by parliament as President in January 2012, following the 2011 general election.
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1952 births2025 deaths21st-century Marshallese politiciansEducation ministers of the Marshall IslandsEnvironment ministers of the Marshall IslandsGonzaga University School of Law alumniHawaii Pacific University alumniJustice ministers of the Marshall IslandsMarshallese climate activistsMembers of the Legislature of the Marshall IslandsMinisters in assistance to the president of Marshall Islands