Emlain Kabua | |
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1st First Lady of Marshall Islands | |
In office November 17, 1979 – December 19, 1996 | |
President | Amata Kabua |
Preceded by | Office created |
Succeeded by |
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Personal details | |
Born | Emlain Kudo Kabua 28 February 1928[1] South Seas Mandate |
Died | 11 April 2023 | (aged 95)
Nationality | Marshallese |
Political party | Independent |
Spouse | Amata Kabua |
Children | 7, including David |
Occupation | Artist, First Lady |
Emlain Kudo Kabua (28 February 1928 – 11 April 2023) was a Marshallese socialite and artist who served as First Lady of the Marshall Islands. She was the wife of Marshallese President Amata Kabua,[2] and the mother of President David Kabua. Kabua served as the first First Lady of the Marshall Islands from 1979 until 1996. Kabua died on 11 April 2023.[3]
Kabua was the designer of the Flag of the Marshall Islands.[4]
Kabua died on 11 April 2023, at the age of 95.[5]