Arthur Chung
Politician
1918 – 2008
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Who was Arthur Chung?
Arthur Chung was the first President of Guyana from 1970 to 1980. He was the first ethnic Chinese head of state in a non-Asian country. During his time as President of Guyana, the office was that of a ceremonial head of state, with real power in the hands of Prime Minister Forbes Burnham. He was awarded Guyana's highest national award, the Order of Excellence.
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- Born
- Jan 10, 1918
Windsor Great Park - Spouses
- Nationality
- Guyana
- Profession
- Died
- Jun 23, 2008
Georgetown
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on July 23, 2013
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