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Peter Kenilorea
Prime Minister of Solomon Islands (1943–2016) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sir Peter Kenilorea KBE (23 May 1943 – 24 February 2016) was a Solomon Islander politician, officially styled The Rt Hon. Sir Peter Kenilorea as a member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom. He was the first prime minister of an independent Solomon Islands, from 1978–1981, and also served a second term from 1984–1986.
For his son, the Solomon Islander politician, see Peter Kenilorea Jr.
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Sir Peter Kenilorea | |
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Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands | |
In office 19 November 1984 – 1 December 1986 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Preceded by | Solomon Mamaloni |
Succeeded by | Ezekiel Alebua |
In office 7 July 1978 – 31 August 1981 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Solomon Mamaloni |
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Born | (1943-05-23)23 May 1943 Takataka, Malaita, British Solomon Islands |
Died | 24 February 2016(2016-02-24) (aged 72) Honiara, Solomon Islands |
Political party | Solomon Islands United Party |
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