Clement Ligoure
Trinidadian doctor in Canada (1887–1922) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Clement Courtenay Ligoure (13 October 1887 – 23 May 1922)[1] was a Trinidadian doctor and newspaper publisher who was the first Black physician to practise in Nova Scotia, Canada.[2] He is also noted for treating hundreds of victims of the Halifax Explosion from his home clinic as well as being an editor and publisher of The Atlantic Advocate newspaper.[3]
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Clement Ligoure | |
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Born | (1887-10-13)13 October 1887 San Fernando, Trinidad, British West Indies |
Died | 23 May 1922(1922-05-23) (aged 34) Port of Spain, Colony of Trinidad and Tobago, British West Indies |
Education | Queen's University |
Occupation | Doctor of Medicine |
Spouse | Vivian E. Haynes |
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