Tony deBrum | |
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| Minister in Assistance to the President of Marshall Islands | |
| In office January 2012 – May 2014 | |
| President | Christopher Loeak |
| Preceded by | Ruben Zackhras |
| Succeeded by | Wilbur Heine |
| Minister of Finance | |
| In office 1998–2000 | |
| Preceded by | Ruben Zackhras |
| Succeeded by | Michael Konelios |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 February 1945 Tuvalu[1] |
| Died | 22 August 2017 (aged 72) Majuro, Marshall Islands |
| Nationality | Marshallese |
| Spouse | Rosalie Maddison deBrum |
| Children | Doreen Frances deBrum, Dolores deBrum, and Sallyann deBrum |
| Occupation | Minister, activist, ambassador |
| Awards | Right Livelihood Award |
Tony deBrum (also Anton deBrum)[2] (26 February 1945 – 22 August 2017)[3][4] was a Marshallese politician and government minister. His cabinet posts included Minister in Assistance to the President of Marshall Islands, Minister of Finance,[5] Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Education.
- ^ Friedman, Lisa (22 August 2017). "Tony de Brum, Voice of Pacific Islands on Climate Change, Dies at 72". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ "Tony de Brum obituary". the Guardian. 10 October 2017. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ Darby, Megan (22 August 2017). "Tributes pour in for Marshallese 'climate hero' Tony de Brum". Climate Home News.
- ^ "Former Marshall Islands minister, Nobel nominee Tony de Brum dies". Pacific Daily News. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
- ^ "MARSHALLS POLITICAL FIGURE BACK AFTER 8-YEAR ABSENCE | Pacific Islands Report". 5 November 2020. Archived from the original on 5 November 2020.