Amata Kabua

His Highness His Excellency Amata Kabua
1st President of the Marshall Islands
In office November 17, 1979 – December 19, 1996
Preceded by	Office created
Succeeded by	Kunio Lemari
President of Senate of Micronesian Congress
In office 1969 – Jan 1973
Preceded by	John O. Ngiraked
Succeeded by	Tosiwo Nakayama
Personal details
Born	(1928-11-17)November 17, 1928 Jaluit Atoll, South Seas Mandate
Died	December 19, 1996(1996-12-19) (aged 68) Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Political party	Independent
Spouse	Emlain Kabua
Children	7, including David
Relatives	Imata Kabua (cousin)

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).