Eric Burton

For the singer-songwriter, see Black Pumas.

Not to be confused with Eric Burdon.

Sir Eric Burton January 9, 1931 - June 11, 2021 was a Barbudan politician, who was elected as Member of Parliament for Barbuda in the 1980 general elections and 1984 general elections.^[1][2] Burton served as the Leader of the Opposition from 1984 until 1989.^[3][4]

Sir Eric Burton KCN
Leader of the Opposition
In office 17 April 1984 – 20 February 1989
Preceded by	Robert Hall
Succeeded by	Baldwin Spencer
Member of the House of Representatives of Antigua and Barbuda
In office 24 April 1980 – 20 February 1989
Preceded by	Claude Earl-Francis
Succeeded by	Thomas Hilbourne Frank
Constituency	Barbuda
Personal details
Political party	Barbuda National Movement (1989)
Other political affiliations	Progressive Labour Movement (1976) Independent (1980-1989)

References

1. "Caribbean Elections Biography | Eric Burton". 2019-07-24. Archived from the original on 2019-07-24. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
2. "Thanks But No Thanks: Family Reject Airport Being Named After Eric Burton". Antigua News Room. 2024-09-20. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
3. "Sir Eric Burton, KCN". My Hudson Valley. 20 June 2021.
4. "Caribbean Elections | Antigua and Barbuda Opposition Leaders". 18 July 2022. Archived from the original on 2022-07-18.

House of Representatives of Antigua and Barbuda
Preceded by Claude Earl-Francis	Member of Parliament for Barbuda 1980–1989	Succeeded by Thomas Hilbourne Frank