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Michael Somare

(1936–2021) Politician Papua New Guinea

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Michael Somare was a politician from Papua New Guinea, best known for Achieving with the eight-point improvement plan.

Quick Facts About Michael Somare

Born
April 9, 1936
Died
February 25, 2021
Nationality
Papua New Guinea
Profession
Politician
Notable works
Achieving with the eight-point improvement plan
Spouse
Veronica Somare

About Michael Somare

Sir Michael Thomas Somare was a Papua New Guinean politician. Widely called the "father of the nation", he was the first Prime Minister after independence. At the time of his death, Somare was also the longest-serving prime minister, having been in office for 17 years over three separate terms: from 1975 to 1980; from 1982 to 1985; and from 2002 to 2011. His political career spanned from 1968 until his retirement in 2017. Besides serving as PM, he was minister of foreign affairs, leader of the opposition and governor of East Sepik Province.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George Knight of the Order of St. Gregory the Great Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun Honorary doctor of the University of New Caledonia companion of the Order of Fiji, general division

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