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Hammer DeRoburt

1922–1992 · 20th century

Hammer DeRoburt was a Nauruan politician who led his country to independence and served as its first president. As Head Chief of the Nauruans he negotiated with Australia, Britain and New Zealand, rejecting resettlement and securing independence on 31 January 1968 and control of the phosphate industry. He was president for most of the period from 1968 to 1989.

Hammer DeRoburt
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Territory of Nauru

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