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Ioteba Tamuera Uriam

1910 – 1988

Writer and musician

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About Ioteba Tamuera Uriam

Lived 1910 – 1988 (aged 77–78). Ioteba Tamuera Uriam was a writer, musician and politician.

Te Ioteba Tamuera Uriam (1910 in Tamana–1988) was a politician, writer and musician of Kiribati. He was from Tamana. He wrote the Gilbertese and English lyrics and the music of the national anthem, "Kunan Kiribati".

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Important facts

Born
1910, Tamana
Birth century
20th century
Died
1988
Occupation
Writer, musician, politician
Nationality
Kiribati
Awards
Member of the Order of the British Empire
Also known as
Tamuera Uriam, Ioteba Uriam, I.T. Uriam

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ioteba Tamuera Uriam?

writer and musician (1910-1988)

When was Ioteba Tamuera Uriam born?

Ioteba Tamuera Uriam was born in 1910 in Tamana.

When did Ioteba Tamuera Uriam die?

Ioteba Tamuera Uriam died in 1988.

What was Ioteba Tamuera Uriam's occupation?

Ioteba Tamuera Uriam was a writer, musician and politician.

What nationality was Ioteba Tamuera Uriam?

Ioteba Tamuera Uriam's recorded nationality: Kiribati.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ioteba Tamuera Uriam

· Wikidata: Q3514897

· DBpedia: Ioteba Tamuera Uriam

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