Paulias Matane

Politician

Birthday September 21, 1931

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Papua New Guinea

DEATH DATE Dec 12, 2021 (90)

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About

Author and politician who was the 8th Governor General of Papua New Guinea from 2004 to 2010.

Before Fame

He was a columnist for the National Newspaper.

Trivia

His autobiographical book "My Childhood in New Guinea" is a classroom staple in his homeland and he served as the first Papua New Guinean Ambassador to the US.

Family Life

He was born and raised under British rule in Papua New Guinea.

Associated With

He and Paias Wingti are important former leaders of Papua New Guinea.