Eric Gairy
Politician
1922 – 1997
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Who was Eric Gairy?
Sir Eric Matthew Gairy PC was the first Prime Minister of Grenada, serving from his country's independence in 1974 until his overthrow in a coup by Maurice Bishop in 1979. Gairy also served as head of government in pre-independence Grenada as Chief Minister from 1961 to 1962, and as Premier from 1967 to 1974.
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- Born
- Feb 18, 1922
Grenada - Spouses
- Religion
- Roman Catholic Church
- Catholicism
- Profession
- Died
- Aug 23, 1997
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on July 23, 2013
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