Bill Skate
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Sir William Jack Skate KCMG (26 September 1953 – 3 January 2006) was a prominent Papua New Guinea politician. He was the son of an Australian father and a Papua New Guinean mother. Though his career was turbulent and often marked by setbacks, he served in the highest posts in his country: prime minister of Papua New Guinea, speaker of the National Parliament, and as acting governor-general of Papua New Guinea.
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Bill Skate | |
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Acting Governor General of Papua New Guinea | |
In office 20 November 2003 – 3 March 2004 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Prime Minister | Michael Somare |
Preceded by | Silas Atopare |
Succeeded by | Jeffery Nape (acting) |
6th Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea | |
In office 22 July 1997 – 14 July 1999 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Governors General | |
Preceded by | Julius Chan |
Succeeded by | Mekere Morauta |
Personal details | |
Born | William Jack Skate (1953-09-26)26 September 1953 Papua New Guinea |
Died | 3 January 2006(2006-01-03) (aged 52) Brisbane, Australia |
Political party | People's National Congress Party |
Spouse | Lady Rarua Skate |
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