Ruler of Coorooraa in the Pelew Islands (Modern day Palau). His title is variously given as Ibidul, King or Rurack. He and his people came to the assistance of Captain Henry Wilson when his ship was wrecked near Ulong. His second son Prince Lee Boo returned to Britain with Wilson to further his education.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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