Paulias Matane

Governor-General of Papua New Guinea

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.


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

References change

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