Petrus Tun was a Micronesian

Federated States of Micronesia

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 politician

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, who played an important role during first days of Micronesian independence and previously Trust Territory times.

Tun served as the first Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia

Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia

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 during first term of President

President of the Federated States of Micronesia

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 Tosiwo Nakayama

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 (1979-1983).

Previously he served as a Governor of

Governor of Yap

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 Yap

Yap

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and a senator during the Trust Territory times. In addition he held another high positions in both government and private industries.

Despite his wish, after his death widely respected Tun was honored by a state funeral, attended by a large crowd.