When was Taur Matan Ruak born?

Taur Matan Ruak was born on 1956-10-10.

What events was Taur Matan Ruak involved in?

head of the armed forces of Timor-Leste

head of the armed forces of Timor-Leste

Taur Matan Ruak had a award received connection with Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry.

the head of state in East Timor, elected by popular vote for a five-year term

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Born — Life — 1956-10-10
Taur Matan Ruak was born on 1956-10-10.
Began serving as Chief of Defence Force — Career — 2001-02-01
head of the armed forces of Timor-Leste
Stopped serving as Chief of Defence Force — Career — 2011-10-06
head of the armed forces of Timor-Leste
Received Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry — Recognition — 2012-05-10
Taur Matan Ruak had a award received connection with Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry.
Began serving as President of East Timor — Career — 2012-05-20
the head of state in East Timor, elected by popular vote for a five-year term
Stopped serving as President of East Timor — Career — 2017-05-20
the head of state in East Timor, elected by popular vote for a five-year term
Led the government of Timor-Leste — Politics — 2018-01-01
sovereign state situated on several islands in Southeast Asia
Began serving as Prime Minister of East Timor — Career — 2018-06-22
head of the East Timorese Government
Began serving as Minister of the Interior — Career — 2018-06-22
cabinet position in Timor-Leste
Led the government of Timor-Leste — Politics — 2023-01-01
sovereign state situated on several islands in Southeast Asia
Stopped serving as Minister of the Interior — Career — 2023-06-30
cabinet position in Timor-Leste
Stopped serving as Prime Minister of East Timor — Career — 2023-07-01
head of the East Timorese Government