Tem was the High Chief (ibedul) of Koror in the South Seas Mandate from 1917 to 1943.[1]

Tem
Ibedul of Koror
Reign1917 – 1943
PredecessorLouch
SuccessorMariur
Died1943

Life

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In 1924, a dispute between Ibedul Tem and the Tucherur, head of the Terekieu clan, resulted in the Idid clan dispossessing the Terekieu clan's lands and many members of Terekieu clan fleeing to Aimeliik.[2] Tem took the title of Tucherur for himself.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Nero, Karen Louise (1987). A cherechar a lokelii: Beads of history of Koror, Palau, 1783-1983 - ProQuest. Archived from the original on December 30, 2023. Retrieved December 30, 2023 – via ProQuest.
  2. ^ a b "Ngaremeketii/Rubekul Kldeu, Terekieu Clan and Jonathan Ngiremekur Sked, represented by Miriam Kual Appellants vs. Koror State Public Lands Authority, Appellee" (PDF). www.palausupremecourt.net. December 5, 2016. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 30, 2023. Retrieved December 30, 2023.