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Carmen Mutnguy Tun

1939 – 2016

Teacher, yapese historian, linguist, and grassroots advocate from Yap, Micronesia

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Lived 1939 – 2016 (aged 77). Carmen Mutnguy Tun was a politician.

Carmen M. Tun (April 14, 1939 – December 8, 2016), also known as Carmen Mutnguy, was a teacher, Yapese historian, linguist, and grassroots advocate from Yap, Micronesia. She was married to the first Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia, Petrus Tun. She was also First Lady to the second Governor of Yap from 1987–1995.

Career In the early 1960s, Carmen Mutnguy was a teacher, and an officer of the Yap Women's Association (YWA) which she co-founded with members of the women of Yap. She also served as Post Master of the Yap branch of the FSM Postal Service, and retired on April 6, 2000.

Books In 1960, Carmen M. Tun, put down the Legend of Manbuth, a local Yapese tale. She was instrumental in the translation of the Bible to the Yapese language.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Federated States of Micronesia

Family & relationships

Spouse
Petrus Tun

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Carmen Mutnguy Tun?

teacher, yapese historian, linguist, and grassroots advocate from Yap, Micronesia

When was Carmen Mutnguy Tun born?

Carmen Mutnguy Tun was born on 14 April 1939 in Yap.

When did Carmen Mutnguy Tun die?

Carmen Mutnguy Tun died on 8 December 2016 in Yap.

What was Carmen Mutnguy Tun's occupation?

Carmen Mutnguy Tun was a politician.

What nationality was Carmen Mutnguy Tun?

Carmen Mutnguy Tun's recorded nationality: Federated States of Micronesia.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Carmen Mutnguy Tun

· Wikidata: Q28001645

· DBpedia: Carmen Mutnguy Tun

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