John C. Gibbons
John "Johnny" C. Gibbons (died 20 May 2021) was a Palauan politician.[1] He was the Executive Administrator of Koror from 1985–1997 and then became the first Governor of Koror from 1998–2006.[2] He was the Minister of Justice from 2009–2013.[3][4] He died on 20 May 2021 and is survived by his wife Dirioulidid Ruth Gibbons, his two children and grandchildren.[2] A state funeral was held for him on 3 June 2021.[2]
John C. Gibbons | |
|---|---|
 John C. Gibbons | |
| 1st Governor of Koror | |
| In office 14 January 1998 – 2006 | |
| Vice Governor | N/A |
| Preceded by | Himself (As Executive Administration of Koror 1997) |
| Succeeded by | Yositaka Adachi |
| 1st Executive Administration of Koror | |
| In office 1985–1997 | |
| Executive Secretary | N/A |
| Preceded by | New Office |
| Succeeded by | Himself (As Governor of Koror 1998) |
| Minister of Justice | |
| In office 2009–2013 | |
| Preceded by | Elias Chin |
| Succeeded by | Antonio Bells |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John "Johnny" C. Gibbons |
| Died | May 20, 2021 |
| Spouse | Dirioulidid Ruth Gibbons |
| Children | 2 |
References
- "ROP vs Gibbons" (PDF). Palau Supreme Court. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
- "Flags flown half-mast in honor of former Minister John C. Gibbons, Rechucher-ra-Ioulidid". Island Times. 1 June 2021. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
- Glionna, John M. (2009-06-15). "Palau president remains calm as storm brews on island". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
- Press, C. Q. (2013-05-10). Worldwide Government Directory with Intergovernmental Organizations 2013. CQ Press. ISBN 9781452299372.
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