John Mangefel
Micronesian politician
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John de Avila Mangefel (May 10, 1932 – April 11, 2007)[2][3][4] was a Micronesian politician who played an important role during the first days of Micronesian independence and in the Trust Territory period that preceded them.
John Mangefel | |
|---|---|
 Mangefel c. 1970 | |
| 1st Governor of Yap | |
| In office January 8, 1979 – January 12, 1987 | |
| Lieutenant | Hilary Tacheliol[1] |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Petrus Tun |
Mangefel was the first college graduate from Yap, with a major in English literature from the University of Hawaii.[5] He was elected to the Senate of Micronesian Congress from the Yap district.[6] He served as first Governor of Yap from January 8, 1979, to January 12, 1987. In addition he was a senator during the Trust Territory period, served as the Micronesian National Planner, Deputy Secretary of Foreign Affairs, and as the Disaster Coordinator.
