John Guise

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For the 19th Century Victoria Cross recipient, see John Christopher Guise.

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. He served in the Department of Native Affairs during the 1950s, and served in the East Papua Legislavive Council from 1961 through 1963. In 1964, he was elected to the House of Assembly, and went on to serve as acting Speaker of the House of Assembly of Papua and New Guinea from 1973 to 1975. He also served as minister of the interior. He was the first Governor-General of Papua New Guinea from 1975 to 1977. He resigned as Governor-General after only two years, so that he could run against Michael Somare for the office of Prime Minister, an election he lost.

He remained politically active and considered as a potential leader during the civil unrest after his term in office. Guise died on February 7, 1991. After his death, 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

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  • Lentz, Harris M., III. Heads of States and Governments. Jefferson, NC:McFarland & Company, 1994. ISBN 0-88950-926-6.
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