Aweida
King of Nauru
King Aweida of Nauru (Nauruan: Aweijeda Jim Naoero) (c. 1850 – 1920) or formally King Aweida was the King and later Head Chief of Nauru from 1875 until his death in 1920. He was succeeded by his son Moses Auweiyeda.
Biography
Aweida was born Aweijeda in 1850(?) at Boe, Nauru. Before Nauru came under European rule, it was governed by a head chief who made laws that were enforced by local chiefs. After his father's death in 1911, he gained the title of head chief and would hold the title until his death.
Aweijeda was born to Chief Jim. His first marriage was to a chieftain's daughter, Eibinua of the Eamwit tribe from Bush village. They had several children.
Aweida was known to wear Western attire on special occasions, which was, back then, a very rare practice amongst Nauruans.
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