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Peter Waieng

1966 – 2013

Papua New Guinean politician

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Lived 1966 – 2013 (aged 47). Peter Waieng was a politician.

Peter G. Waieng (4 April 1966 – 22 August 2013) was a Papua New Guinea politician. Waieng served as a member of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea, representing the Kundiawa-Gembogl constituency, from 1997 to 2002. Waieng also served as the Minister of Defence within the Prime Minister's cabinet as a member of parliament. He received a Bachelor of Arts in politics from the University of Papua New Guinea in 1989 and a master's degree in international relations from the University of Wollongong in 1995.

Political career Waieng was elected to the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea in the 1997 general election. He was 31 years old at the time of the election. He was appointed as the country's Minister of Defence during his first term. Waieng lost his bid for re-election in the 2002 general election.

Peter Waieng died on 22 August 2013 from injuries sustained in an attack at the age of 44.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Papua New Guinea
Education
University of Papua New Guinea, University of Wollongong
Positions held
Member of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Peter Waieng?

Papua New Guinean politician

When was Peter Waieng born?

Peter Waieng was born on 4 April 1966.

When did Peter Waieng die?

Peter Waieng died on 22 August 2013.

What was Peter Waieng's occupation?

Peter Waieng was a politician.

What nationality was Peter Waieng?

Peter Waieng's recorded nationality: Papua New Guinea.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter Waieng

· Wikidata: Q15993624

· DBpedia: Peter Waieng

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