George Konrote | |
|---|---|
 Konrote in 2017 | |
| President of Fiji | |
| In office 12 November 2015 – 12 November 2021 | |
| Prime Minister | Frank Bainimarama |
| Preceded by | Ratu Epeli Nailatikau |
| Succeeded by | Ratu Wiliame Katonivere |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jioji Konousi Konrote 26 December 1947 Rotuma, Fiji[1] |
| Political party | FijiFirst |
| Spouse | Sarote Faga Konrote |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Natabua High School |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Republic of Fiji |
| Branch/service | Republic of Fiji Military Forces |
| Rank | Major-General |
Major-General Jioji Konousi "George" Konrote, OF, MC (born 26 December 1947)[2] is a Fijian politician and retired Major-General of the Fiji Military who served as the President of Fiji from 2015 to 2021. After commanding a peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, Konrote served as Fiji's High Commissioner to Australia from 2001 to 2006, as Minister of State for Immigration briefly in 2006, and as Minister for Employment Opportunities, Productivity and Industrial Relations from 2014 to 2015. He was the first non-iTaukei president (as he is Rotuman), the first not to be a chief, and the first Seventh-day Adventist to be elected by parliament, as previous presidents were selected by the Great Council of Chiefs.[3][4]
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