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Erhart Aten

Erhart Aten

Micronesian politician

Erhart Aten (1932–2004) was a Micronesian politician who served as the first elected Governor of Chuuk State (then called Truk).[1] Aten took office in 1978 after self-government was implemented.[2] He stepped down from office in 1986 after serving two, four-year terms as Governor[3] and was succeeded by Gideon Doone.[1] Aten graduated from Xavier High School, a Jesuit secondary school located on Chuuk, in 1962.[1]

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In late November 2004, Aten and three other men were crossing Chuuk lagoon to Weno island when their boat was hit by a storm.[2] Their boat and all on board were lost at sea.[2]

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  1. [1]
    "Alumni Profiles". Xavier High School (Micronesia). Archived from the original on August 10, 2011. Retrieved 2011-02-11.
  2. [2]
    "Former Chuuk governor still missing at sea". Radio New Zealand International. 2004-12-09. Archived from the original on July 15, 2011. Retrieved 2011-02-11.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  3. [3]
    "101 Candidates Run for Office in Truk" (PDF). The National Union. 1986-03-28. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-03-26. Retrieved 2011-02-13.
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