Dennis Young (Papua New Guinean politician)
Sir Dennis Young (born 1936 in England[1]) was the acting governor-general of Papua New Guinea in 1991. He was Speaker of the Assembly when Serei Eri resigned his position as governor-general on October 1, 1991. Young served as acting governor-general until the selection of Wiwa Korowi on November 18, 1991.[2]
Dennis Young | |
|---|---|
| Acting Governor-General of Papua New Guinea | |
| In office October 4, 1991 – November 18, 1991 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Rabbie Namaliu |
| Preceded by | Vincent Eri |
| Succeeded by | Wiwa Korowi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1936 (age 85–86) England, United Kingdom |
He served as the Speaker of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea from August 1982 to October 1982 and from November 1987 to July 1992.[3]
He was knighted in the 1999 New Year Honours for his public service.
References
- Who's Who in Asian and Australasian Politics. 1991. ISBN 9780862915933.
- Lentz, Harris M., III. Heads of States and Governments. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Company, 1994. ISBN 0-89950-926-6
- PNG speakers of Parliament
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