John Guise
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Sir John Guise, GCMG, KBE (1914-1991) was the first Governor-General of Papua New Guinea, which gained independence from Australia in 1975. Dr. Guise was a native Papua New Guinean and was a vocal supporter for independence. A veteran politician, Guise was acting Speaker of the House of Assembly of Papua and New Guinea from 1973 to 1975. He served as viceroy from 1975 to 1977. He resigned as Governor-General after only two years, and said at the time he wanted to return to active politics.
He remained politically active and considered as a potential leader during the civil unrest after his term in office. Guise died in 1991 and a sports stadium was named in his honour.
| Preceded by new title |
Governor-General of Papua New Guinea 1975-1977 |
Succeeded by Sir Tore Lokoloko |
Categories: Governors General of Papua New Guinea | Members of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea | Papua New Guinean politicians | Speakers of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea | Knights Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George | Knights Commander of the Order of the British Empire
