Erhart Aten (1932–2004) was a Micronesian politician who served as the first elected Governor of Chuuk State (then called Truk).[1] Aten took office in 1978 after self-government was implemented.[2] He stepped down from office in 1986 after serving two, four-year terms as Governor[3] and was succeeded by Gideon Doone.[1] Aten graduated from Xavier High School, a Jesuit secondary school located on Chuuk, in 1962.[1]

Erhart Aten
Governor of Chuuk State
In office
October 1978 – May 8, 1986
LieutenantHans Wiliander
Bob Mori
Preceded byoffice created
Succeeded byGideon Doone
Personal details
Born1932
Died2004 (aged 71–72)
Chuuk lagoon, Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia

In late November 2004, Aten and three other men were crossing Chuuk lagoon to Weno island when their boat was hit by a storm.[2] Their boat and all on board were lost at sea.[2]

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  1. ^ a b c "Alumni Profiles". Xavier High School (Micronesia). Archived from the original on August 10, 2011. Retrieved 2011-02-11.
  2. ^ a b c "Former Chuuk governor still missing at sea". Radio New Zealand International. 2004-12-09. Archived from the original on July 15, 2011. Retrieved 2011-02-11.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  3. ^ "101 Candidates Run for Office in Truk" (PDF). The National Union. 1986-03-28. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-03-26. Retrieved 2011-02-13.