Emlain Kudo Kabua (28 February 1928 – 11 April 2023) was a Marshallese socialite and artist who served as First Lady of the Marshall Islands. She was the wife of Marshallese President Amata Kabua,[2] and the mother of President David Kabua. Kabua served as the first First Lady of the Marshall Islands from 1979 until 1996. Kabua died on 11 April 2023.[3]
Emlain Kabua | |
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| 1st First Lady of Marshall Islands | |
| In office November 17, 1979 – December 19, 1996 | |
| President | Amata Kabua |
| Preceded by | Office created |
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| Born | Emlain Kudo Kabua 28 February 1928[1] South Seas Mandate |
| Died | 11 April 2023 (aged 95) |
| Nationality | Marshallese |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Amata Kabua |
| Children | 7, including David |
| Occupation | Artist, First Lady |
Kabua was the designer of the Flag of the Marshall Islands.[4]
Kabua died on 11 April 2023, at the age of 95.[5]
References edit
- ^ Profile of Emlain Kudo Kabua
- ^ "President's Day 2011". Office of the President of the Marshall Islands. 2011-11-17. Archived from the original on 2012-04-22. Retrieved 2012-05-08.
- ^ "Late First Lady Lejla Emlain Kabua Funeral Service". No. 2023-04-14. Marshall Islands National Telecommunications Authority. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
- ^ "RMI Flag". Office of the President of the Marshall Islands. Archived from the original on 2013-08-05. Retrieved 2012-05-08.
- ^ 活動剪影 (in Chinese)
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