Michael Somare
April 9, 1936 – February 25, 2021
Papua New Guinean statesman who led the country to independence in 1975 as its first Prime Minister and held the office three times.
Offices held
3 terms, Sep 16, 1975 – Aug 2, 2011
Succeeded by
Sam Abal
Sam Abal
3 terms
- Sep 16, 1975 – Mar 11, 1980 Succeeded by Julius Chan
- Aug 2, 1982 – Nov 21, 1985 Preceded by Julius Chan Succeeded by Julius Chan
- Aug 5, 2002 – Aug 2, 2011 Preceded by Mekere Morauta Succeeded by Sam Abal
Affiliations
Party membership
Timeline
1937
1943
1949
1955
1961
1967
1973
1979
1985
1991
1997
2003
2009
2015
2021