Eric Gairy
20th-century Grenadian politician; 1st Prime Minister (1974–79) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sir Eric Matthew Gairy PC (18 February 1922 – 23 August 1997)[1] was the first Prime Minister of Grenada, serving from his country's independence in 1974 until his overthrow in a coup by Maurice Bishop in 1979. Gairy also served as head of government in pre-independence Grenada as Chief Minister from 1961 to 1962, and as Premier from 1967 to 1974.
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Quick Facts The Right HonourableSir Eric Matthew Gairy, 1st Prime Minister of Grenada ...
Sir Eric Matthew Gairy | |
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1st Prime Minister of Grenada | |
In office 7 February 1974 – 9 March 1979 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Governors General | Sir Leo de Gale Sir Paul Scoon |
Deputy | Herbert Preudhomme |
Preceded by | Himself as Premier |
Succeeded by | Maurice Bishop |
Premier of Grenada | |
In office 25 August 1967 – 6 February 1974 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Preceded by | Herbert A. Blaize |
Succeeded by | Himself as Prime Minister |
Chief Minister of Grenada | |
In office August 1961 – 19 June 1962 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Preceded by | George E. D. Clyne |
Succeeded by | Herbert A. Blaize |
Personal details | |
Born | (1922-02-18)February 18, 1922 Dunfermline, Grenada |
Died | August 23, 1997(1997-08-23) (aged 75) Grand Anse, Grenada |
Political party | Grenada United Labour Party |
Spouse | Cynthina Gairy (1949–1997) |
Children | Jennifer and Marcelle |
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