Taur Matan Ruak: Prime Minister of East Timor
Taur Matan Rauk (born José Maria Vasconcelos; October 10, 1956) is a East Timorese politician.
He became President of East Timor in May 2012. In June 2018, he became the 7th Prime Minister of East Timor.
Taur Matan Ruak | |
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| 7th Prime Minister of East Timor | |
| In office 22 June 2018 – 1 July 2023 | |
| President | Francisco Guterres José Ramos-Horta |
| Preceded by | Mari Alkatiri |
| Succeeded by | Xanana Gusmão |
| 5th President of East Timor | |
| In office 20 May 2012 – 20 May 2017 | |
| Prime Minister | Xanana Gusmão Rui Maria de Araújo |
| Preceded by | José Ramos-Horta |
| Succeeded by | Francisco Guterres |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 October 1956 Baguia, Portuguese Timor (now East Timor) |
| Political party | People's Liberation Party |
| Other political affiliations | Independent (before 2017) |
| Spouse(s) | Isabel da Costa Ferreira |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  East Timor |
| Years of service | 1975–2011 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | Ponta Leste Sector Falintil Timor Leste Defence Force |
| Battles/wars | Indonesian occupation of East Timor |
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