Arthur Chung President

Arthur Chung (January 10, 1918 – June 23, 2008) was the first President of Guyana from 1970 to 1980. He was the first ethnic Chinese (Hakka) 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 (O.E.).

Personal facts

Birth date	January 10, 1918
Birth place	Windsor Great Park , Essequibo Islands-West Demerara , British Guiana
Date of death	June 23, 2008
Place of death	Guyana , Bel Air Springs