Haruo Remeliik | |
|---|---|
 Taken around 1976 | |
| 1st President of Palau | |
| In office 2 March 1981 – 30 June 1985 | |
| Vice President | Alfonso Oiterong |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Remengesau Sr. (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Haruo Ignacio Remeliik 1 June 1931 Peleliu, South Seas Mandate (present day Palau) |
| Died | 30 June 1985 (aged 54) Koror, Palau |
| Manner of death | Assassination by gunshots |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Regina Remeliik |
Haruo Ignacio Remeliik (1 June 1931 – 30 June 1985) was the first President of Palau from 2 March 1981 until his assassination on 30 June 1985. He is buried at Kloulklubed in his home state of Peleliu. Remeliik was of mixed Japanese and Palauan descent.[1]
- ^ Ron Crocombe (2007). Asia in the Pacific Islands. University of the South Pacific, Institute of Pacific Studies. pp. 103, 112. ISBN 978-982-02-0388-4.