Bernard Dowiyogo

Bernard Annen Auwen Dowiyogo (February 14, 1946 - March 9, 2003) was a politician from Nauru. He first became an elected member of Nauru's 18-seat parliament in 1973. He served his first term as President in 1976 - 1978 after ousting Hammer DeRoburt.

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February 14 - 1946 - March 9 - 2003 - Nauru - 1973 - 1976 - 1978 - Hammer DeRoburt

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Over the next 25 years, Dowiyogo served as President several times, for periods as long as six years (1989-1995) and as short as 15 days.

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1989 - 1995

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During the 1980s, he sharply criticized France and the United States for atomic weapons testing in the region.

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1980s - France - United States - Atomic weapon

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He died at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C. from heart complications brought on by his struggle with diabetes, a common ailment on Nauru.

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George Washington University Hospital - Washington, D.C. - Diabetes

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