George Gilbert Swell
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George Gilbert Swell (5 August 1923 – 25 January 1999) was a college professor, an Indian politician, an ambassador to several countries, a former Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha and its member from Shillong in Meghalaya. Over a span of more than 35 years, he represented India at high levels nationally and internationally. Though arising from a modest and rural background in far Northeast India, Swell quickly rose to prominence in every field he entered.
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George Gilbert Swell | |
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5th Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha | |
In office 9 December 1969 – 18 January 1977 | |
Preceded by | R.K.Khadilkar |
Succeeded by | Godey Murahari |
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
In office 1962–1977 | |
Preceded by | Bonily Khongmen |
Succeeded by | Biren Singh Engti |
Constituency | Autonomous District, Assam |
In office 1984–1989 | |
Preceded by | Bajubon Kharlukhi |
Succeeded by | Peter G. Marbaniang |
In office 1996–1998 | |
Preceded by | Peter G. Marbaniang |
Succeeded by | Paty Ripple Kyndiah |
Constituency | Shillong, Meghalaya |
Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha | |
In office 1990–1996 | |
Constituency | Meghalaya |
Personal details | |
Born | 5 August 1923 Laitkynsew, Khasi Hills, Assam, British India |
Died | 25 January 1999(1999-01-25) (aged 75) Shillong, Meghalaya, India |
Alma mater | Scottish Church College University of Calcutta |
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