Edward Richards Politician

Sir Edward Trenton "ET" Richards (4 October 1908–1991) was the first Black Bermudian to head the government of Bermuda and the second Premier of Bermuda. He was the leader of the United Bermuda Party (UBP) between 1971 and 1973. He was a vocal critic of segregation.

Personal facts

Birth dateOctober 04, 1908
Birth place
Guyana
Date of deathJanuary 01, 1991
Place of death
Bermuda

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Office holder

party
United Bermuda Party
successor
John Henry Sharpe

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External resources

  1. http://bernews.com/bermuda-profiles/sir-edward-et-richards
  2. http://www.bermudasun.bm/Content/NEWS/News/Article/Black-history-month--Saluting-our-heroes/24/270/36746
  3. http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20081010/COMMENT/310109951