Paulias Matane

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Sir Paulias Matane

Matane at the Ramoaaina NT Dedication at Molot Village, Duke of York Island
8th Governor-General of Papua New Guinea
In office
29 June 2004 – 13 December 2010
MonarchElizabeth II
Prime MinisterMichael Somare
Preceded byJeffrey Nape (Acting)
Succeeded byJeffrey Nape (Acting)
Personal details
Born(1931-09-21)21 September 1931[1]
East New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Died12 December 2021(2021-12-12) (aged 90)
Spouse(s)Kaludia Matane

Sir Paulias Nguna Matane GCL GCMG OBE KStJ, (21 September 1931 – 12 December 2021)[2] was the eighth Governor-General of Papua New Guinea from 29 June 2004 to 13 December 2010.

References[change | change source]

  1. International Who's Who 2000. 1935. ISBN 9781857430509. Retrieved 2 January 2015 – via Google Books.
  2. Profile of Paulias Nguna Matane