William Randolph Douglas
Barbadian politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sir William Randolph Douglas, KCMG PC (24 September 1921 – 12 August 2003) was a Barbadian politician who served as Chief Justice of Barbados from 1965 to 1986,[1][2] and twice served as the acting Governor-General: from 9 August 1976 until 17 November 1976, and again from 10 January 1984 until 24 February 1984.[3] Between 1987 and 1991, Douglas served as ambassador to the United States.[4]
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William Douglas, | |
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Acting Governor-General of Barbados | |
In office 9 August 1976 – 17 November 1976 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Prime Minister | Errol Barrow Tom Adams |
Preceded by | Arleigh Scott |
Succeeded by | Deighton Ward |
In office 10 January 1984 – 24 February 1984 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Prime Minister | Tom Adams |
Preceded by | Deighton Ward |
Succeeded by | Hugh Springer |
Personal details | |
Born | (1921-09-24)24 September 1921 British Windward Islands (present day Barbados) |
Died | 12 August 2003(2003-08-12) (aged 81) Bridgetown, Barbados |
Spouse(s) | Thelma Douglas (died. 1992) Denise Douglas (m. 1997) |
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