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President of the Kruz Islands 11 February 2014 - in office
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Leader of the Progressive Democrats 3 September2012 - 20 February 2014 |
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Minister of Education February 2005 - February 2008 |
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Government Spokesperson February 2005 - February 2008 |
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Secretary of State for Western Barnava October 2009 - 11 February 2014 |
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MP for Flydale District February 1999 - in office |
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Personal Details Birthdate : 20 october 1971 Birthplace : Honga City Citizenship : Kruzean Job : journalist Political Party : Progressive Democrats Spouse : Andrew Sharples Children : Louise, Lucas, Samy Alma Matter : Manawonga University |
Tessa Jane Sharples (born 20 October 1971), is the current President of The Kruz Islands. She is the second woman to be elected president.
Born in Honga City (WB), she is a graduate of Manawonga University (Honga), and worked as a civil rights activist before becoming a journalist. She is perfectly bilingual in Kruzean and English, and is also fluent in French, Chinese and Arabic.
Member of Parliament for Flydale District since 1999, leader of the Progressive Democrats since 2012, she was elected President in February 2014, defeating the incumbent Michael Azoff.