Iroijlaplap Amata Kabua | |
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| 1st President of the Marshall Islands | |
| In office November 17, 1979 – December 19, 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Kunio Lemari (Acting) |
| Iroijlaplap of Kwajalein | |
| In office 1982 – December 19, 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Joba Kabua |
| Succeeded by | Imata Kabua |
| President of Senate of Micronesian Congress | |
| In office 1969 – Jan 1973 | |
| Preceded by | John O. Ngiraked |
| Succeeded by | Tosiwo Nakayama |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 17, 1928 Jaluit Atoll, South Seas Mandate |
| Died | December 19, 1996 (aged 68) Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Emlain Kabua |
| Children | 7, including David |
| Relatives | Imata Kabua (cousin) |
Iroijlaplap Amata Kabua (November 17, 1928 – December 19, 1996) was the first President of the Marshall Islands from 1979 until his death in 1996 (five consecutive terms).