Arthur Chung
President of Guyana from 1970 to 1980 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Arthur Raymond Chung, OE (10 January 1918 – 23 June 2008) was a Guyanese politician who was the 1st President of Guyana from 1970 to 1980.[1] He was the first ethnic Chinese (Chinese Caribbean) to be head of state in a non-Asian country.[2] A leader in Guyana's fight for independence during the British colonial era, he was honoured with Guyana's highest national honour, the Order of Excellence (O.E.).
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Arthur Chung | |
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1st President of Guyana | |
In office 17 March 1970 – 6 October 1980 | |
Prime Minister | Forbes Burnham |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Forbes Burnham |
Personal details | |
Born | Arthur Raymond Chung (1918-01-10)10 January 1918 Windsor Forest, West Coast Demerara, British Guiana |
Died | 23 June 2008(2008-06-23) (aged 90) Georgetown, Guyana |
Resting place | Guyana Botanical Gardens |
Political party | Independent |
Spouse | |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | Middle Temple |
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