Papua New Guinea

Historical figures born in Papua New Guinea

83 notable historical figures were born in Papua New Guinea. These are the most notable:

Papua New Guinea ranks #169 of 197 countries by number of historical figures on Histiphy, just behind Tonga, Eritrea and Mauritania.

By occupation

• Politician: 10
• Prime Minister: 6
• Minister/Cabinet Official: 5
• Economist: 1
• General/Commander: 1
• Head of State/President: 1

• James Marape (born 1971, Politics)
• Michael Somare (1936 to 2021, Politics)
• Peter O'Neill (born 1965, Politics)
• Julius Chan (1939 to 2025, Politics)
• Manasseh Sogavare (born 1955, Politics)
• Francis Ona (1953 to 2005, Politics)
• Mekere Morauta (1946 to 2020, Politics)
• Bill Skate (1953 to 2006, Politics)
• Rabbie Namaliu (1947 to 2023, Politics)
• Toaripi Lauti (1928 to 2014, Politics)

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