Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara, CF, GCMG, KBE (6 May 1920 – 18 April 2004) was a Fijian politician. He was the Chief Minister from 1967 to 1970. He was the first Prime Minister from 1970 to 1992. He later was President from 1993 to 2000. He is seen as the founding father of the modern nation of Fiji.
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Ratu Sir Kamisese Kapaiwai Tuimacilai Mara
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In office
18 January 1994 – 29 May 2000
Acting: 16 December 1993 – 18 January 1994 |
| Prime Minister | Sitiveni Rabuka
Mahendra Chaudhry
Ratu Tevita Momoedonu |
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| Preceded by | Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau |
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| Succeeded by | Frank Bainimarama
Head of the Interim Military Government |
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In office
2 June 1992 – 15 December 1993Serving with Ratu Sir Josaia Tavaiqia
Second Vice-President of Fiji |
| President | Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau |
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| Prime Minister | Sitiveni Rabuka |
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| Preceded by | Ratu Sir Josaia Tavaiqia |
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| Succeeded by | Ratu Sir Josaia Tavaiqia |
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In office
13 April 1987 – 14 May 1987 |
| Governor General | Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau |
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| Preceded by | Harish Sharma |
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| Succeeded by | Vacant |
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In office
10 October 1970 – 13 April 1987 |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
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| Governor General | Sir Robert Sidney Foster
Ratu Sir George Cakobau
Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau |
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| Preceded by | Himself
As Chief Minister |
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| Succeeded by | Timoci Bavadra |
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In office
5 December 1987 – 2 June 1992 |
| President | Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau |
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| Preceded by | Vacant |
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| Succeeded by | Sitiveni Rabuka |
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In office
20 September 1967 – 10 October 1970 |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
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| Governor | Sir Derek Jakeway
Sir Robert Sidney Foster |
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| Preceded by | None (new office) |
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| Succeeded by | Himself
As Prime Minister |
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| Born | 6 May 1920
Lomaloma, Vanua Balavu, Colony of Fiji |
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| Died | 18 April 2004(2004-04-18) (aged 83)
Suva, Fiji |
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| Resting place | Tubou, Lakeba, Fiji |
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| Citizenship | Fijian |
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| Nationality | British subject
To 1970 |
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| Political party | Alliance Party |
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| Spouse(s) | Ro Lady Lala Mara (nee Tuisawau)
9 September 1950 – 18 April 2004 (his death) |
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| Children | 4 daughters, 3 sons; including Koila Nailatikau, Ateca Ganilau, Elenoa Mara-Rasova, Finau Mara, Tevita Mara (son)[1] |
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| Father | Tevita Uluilakeba III |
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| Alma mater | University of Otago
London School of Economics
Wadham College, Oxford |
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| Profession | Economist |
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