Alexander Bustamante Prime minister

The Right Excellent Sir William Alexander Clarke Bustamante GBE (24 February 1884 – 6 August 1977) was a Jamaican politician and labour leader who became the first prime minister of Jamaica. Bustamante is honoured in Jamaica with the title National Hero of Jamaica in recognition of his achievements.

Personal facts

Birth dateFebruary 24, 1884
Birth place
Hanover Parish
Nationality
Jamaica
Religion
Catholic Church
Date of deathAugust 06, 1977
Place of death
Irish Town Jamaica
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Politician

governor
Hugh Foot Baron Caradon
monarch
Elizabeth II
office
Chief Minister of Jamaica
Prime Minister of Jamaica
party
Jamaica Labour Party
successor

Prime minister

FromMay 05, 1953
ToFebruary 02, 1955

Alexander Bustamante on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.moec.gov.jm/heroes/bustamante.htm