Vassal Abago Bagobagan Gadoengin (May 1, 1943 - December 15, 2004) was a political figure from the Pacific nation of Nauru

Nauru

Nauru , officially the Republic of Nauru and formerly known as Pleasant Island, is an island country in Micronesia in the South Pacific. Its nearest neighbour is Banaba Island in Kiribati, to the east. Nauru is the world's smallest republic, covering just...

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Background

Before entering a political career, which he did not do until he was aged in his mid-50s, Gadoengin had been working as a teacher.

Political roles

Gadoengin was elected to parliament in 1997 winning the seat of Ruby Dediya and was re-elected in 2000. In 2003 he lost his seat to newcomer Marcus Stephen

Marcus Stephen

Marcus Stephen was President of the Republic of Nauru from December 2007 to November 2011. In addition to the presidency, he held the offices of Minister for Home Affairs, Minister for the Nauru Phosphate Royalties Trust, Minister for Police, Prisons, & Emergency Services, and Minister for Public...

, but regained it after the 2004 snap elections.

Speaker of the Parliament of Nauru

He was appointed Speaker of the Parliament of Nauru

Parliament of Nauru

The Parliament of Nauru has 18 members, elected for a three year term in multi-seat constituencies. The President of Nauru is elected by the members of the Parliament.The members of the Parliament of Nauru are elected by a positional voting system....

 and was serving in this office when he died. Gadoengin was succeeded as Speaker by Valdon Dowiyogo

Valdon Dowiyogo

Valdon Kape Dowiyogo is a political figure from the Pacific nation of the Republic of Nauru.-Family and political background:His father, Bernard Dowiyogo, served as President of Nauru on seven occasions between 1976 and 2003...

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