Forbes Burnham

Politician

1923 – 1985

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Who was Forbes Burnham?

Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham ruled Guyana from 1964 until his death, first as Premier from 1964 to 1966, then as the Prime Minister from 1966 to 1980 and finally as President from 1980 to 1985. He was awarded Guyana's highest national award, the Order of Excellence.

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Born
Feb 20, 1923
Georgetown
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Ethnicity
  • Afro-Guyanese
Profession
Education
  • University of London
  • Queen's College, Guyana
Died
Aug 6, 1985
Georgetown

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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