Michael Somare
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Summary
Michael Somare was born on April 9, 1936[1], in Rabaul[2]. He died on February 25, 2021[3], in Port Moresby[4]. He worked as a politician[5], teacher[6], and radio journalist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,278 views/month, #7,145 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Ludwig Somare Sana[9]
- Mother: Kambe Somare[10]
- Spouse: Veronica Somare[11]
- Child: Arthur Somare[12], Dulciana Somare-Brash[13], Michael Maiwa Somare[14], Bertha Somare[15], Sana Somare[16]
- Country of citizenship: Papua New Guinea[17]
- Position held: Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[18], Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea[19], Minister of Foreign Affairs[20]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[21], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[22], Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun[23], Q139819852[24], Q139914876[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Member of political party: Pangu Party[27], National Alliance Party[28], independent politician[29]
- Commons category: Michael Somare[30]
- Cause of death: pancreatic cancer[31]
- Residence: East Sepik Province[32]
- Family name: Somare[33]
- Given name: Michael[34], Thomas[35]
- Manner of death: natural causes[36]
- Described by source: Michael Somare, Papua New Guinea’s ‘Father of the Nation,’ Dies at 84[37]
- Name in native language: Michael Thomas Somare[38]
- Candidacy in election: 2007 Papua New Guinean general election[39]
- P14541: 3EGCOZ[40]
Why It Matters
Michael Somare has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Michael Somare born?
Michael Somare was born in Rabaul[2].
Where did Michael Somare die?
Michael Somare died in Port Moresby[4].
Who were Michael Somare's parents?
Michael Somare's father was Ludwig Somare Sana[9]. Michael Somare's mother was Kambe Somare[10].
Who was Michael Somare married to?
Michael Somare's spouses include Veronica Somare[11].
What did Michael Somare do for work?
Michael Somare worked as a politician[5], teacher[6], and radio journalist[7].
What awards did Michael Somare receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[21], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[22], Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun[23], and Q139819852[24].