Silas Atopare
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Sir Silas Atopare, GCL, GCMG (born 1951) was the seventh Governor-General of Papua New Guinea from November 1997 until November 2003.[1]
Atopare is a member Seventh-day Adventist Church. In 1998, he was knighted in the Order of St Michael and St George. In 2008 Sir Silas was appointed a Grand Chief in the Order of Logohu.
[edit] References
- ^ Cahoon, Ben (2000). "Papua New Guinea". World Statesmen.org. http://www.worldstatesmen.org/Papua_New_Guinea.htm. Retrieved 19 December 2010.
| Preceded by Sir Wiwa Korowi |
Governor-General of Papua New Guinea 1997–2003 |
Succeeded by Sir Bill Skate (acting) |
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