About Bernard Ukeiwé
Lived 1953 – 2008 (aged 55). Bernard Ukeiwé was a French politician and association football player.
Bernard Ukeiwé (24 June 1953 - 23 July 2008) was a New Caledonian politician and footballer. The son of former senator Dick Ukeiwé, he played for the New Caledonia national football team. A Kanak, he opposed independence from France.
As his father withdrew from political life, Bernard Ukeiwé continued his legacy. From 2006, he was vice president of the Rassemblement-UMP group. In 2007, he was elected deputy to MP Gaël Yanno, and in March 2008 became deputy mayor of Nouméa. He died of a heart attack four months later.
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Who was Bernard Ukeiwé?
New Caledonian politician (1953-2008)
When was Bernard Ukeiwé born?
Bernard Ukeiwé was born on 24 June 1953 in Tiga Island.
When did Bernard Ukeiwé die?
Bernard Ukeiwé died on 23 July 2008 in Lifou.
What was Bernard Ukeiwé's occupation?
Bernard Ukeiwé was a politician and association football player.
What nationality was Bernard Ukeiwé?
Bernard Ukeiwé was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bernard Ukeiwé. https://biography.guide/bernard-ukeiwe/
MLA: "Bernard Ukeiwé." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bernard-ukeiwe/.
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