Viola Burnham
Guyanese politician (1930–2003) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Viola Victorine Burnham OR (née Harper; 26 November 1930 – 10 October 2003)[1][2] was a Guyanese politician from People's National Congress (PNC), and wife and widow of Forbes Burnham.
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Viola Burnham | |
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Vice President of Guyana | |
In office August 1985 – October 1991 | |
President | Desmond Hoyte |
First Lady of Guyana | |
In role 6 October 1980 – 6 August 1985 | |
President | Forbes Burnham |
Preceded by | Doreen Chung |
Succeeded by | Joyce Hoyte |
Spouse of the Prime Minister of Guyana | |
In role 1967 – 6 October 1980 | |
Prime Minister | Forbes Burnham |
Preceded by | Bernice Lataste |
Succeeded by | Ruth Reid |
Personal details | |
Born | Viola Victorine Harper 26 November 1930 New Amsterdam, Berbice, British Guiana |
Died | 10 October 2003(2003-10-10) (aged 72) |
Nationality | Guyanese |
Spouse | Forbes Burnham (m. 1967) |
Children | 3 (one adopted) |
Parents |
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Alma mater | University of Leicester; University of Chicago |
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