Sir John Douglas Guise was a Papua New Guinean politician who served as the first governor-general of Papua New Guinea after the country's independence from Australia in 1975. Prior to the independence itself, Guise was a vocal advocate for a peaceful secession from Australia.

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Occupation: politician
Position held: Governor-General of Papua New Guinea
Citizenship: Papua New Guinea
Born: August 29, 1914
Died: February 7, 1991

Governor-General of Papua New Guineaposition held Papua New Guineacountry of citizenship

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Occupation: politician
Position held: Governor-General of Papua New Guinea
Citizenship: Papua New Guinea
Born: August 29, 1914
Died: February 7, 1991

Governor-General of Papua New Guineaposition held Papua New Guineacountry of citizenship