Wiwa Korowi
Sir Wiwa Korowi, GCMG (born 7 July 1948) is a Papua New Guinean politician who served as the sixth Governor-General of Papua New Guinea from November 1991 until November 1997.
Sir Wiwa Korowi GCMG | |
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| 6th Governor-General of Papua New Guinea | |
| In office 18 November 1991 – 20 November 1997 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Sir Rabbie Namaliu Paias Wingti Sir Julius Chan John Giheno Sir Bill Skate |
| Preceded by | Sir Vincent Eri |
| Succeeded by | Sir Silas Atopare |
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| Born | 7 July 1948 |
Sir Wiwa is from the Southern Highlands. He was a member of the Nationalist Party and was voted by the Parliament to the position of Governor-General on November 18, 1991, to fill the position after Serei Eri had vacated roughly one and a half months earlier.
References
- Lentz, Harris M., III. Heads of States and Governments. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Company, 1994. ISBN 0-89950-926-6.
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| Preceded by Dennis Young Acting |
Governor-General of Papua New Guinea 1991-1997 |
Succeeded by Sir Silas Atopare |
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