Petrus Tun

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Petrus Tun
1st Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia
In office 1979–1983
President	Tosiwo Nakayama
Preceded by	Office created
Succeeded by	Bailey Olter
2nd Governor of Yap
In office January 12, 1987 – January 9, 1995
Lieutenant	Tony Tawerilmang^[1]
Preceded by	John Mangefel
Succeeded by	Vincent A. Figir
Personal details
Born	19 March 1936
Died	23 March 1999(1999-03-23) (aged 63)

Petrus Tun (19 March 1936 – 23 March 1999)^[2] was a Micronesian politician, who played an important role during first days of Micronesian independence and previously Trust Territory times.

Tun served as the first Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia during first term of President Tosiwo Nakayama (1979-1983).

Previously he served as a Governor of Yap and a senator during the Trust Territory times. In addition he held another high positions in both government and private industries.

Despite his wish, after his death widely respected Tun was honored by a state funeral, attended by a large crowd.

References

↑ "Figir and Mackwelung inaugurated as governors of Yap and Kosrae". The National Union. January 1995. Retrieved 2011-02-13.
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v t e Vice Presidents of the Federated States of Micronesia

Petrus Tun Bailey Olter Hiroshi Ismael Jacob Nena Leo Falcam Redley A. Killion Alik L. Alik

v t e Governors of Yap

John Mangefel Petrus Tun Vincent A. Figir Robert Ruecho Sebastian Anefal

Persondata
Name	Tun, Petrus
Alternative names
Short description	Vice Presedint of the federated States of Micronesia
Date of birth	19 March 1936
Place of birth
Date of death	23 March 1999
Place of death

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