Dr. Eric Eustace Williams | |
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1st Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago | |
In office August 31, 1962 – March 29, 1981 | |
President | Solomon Hochoy Ellis Clarke |
Preceded by | Prime Minister established |
Succeeded by | George Chambers |
Premier of Trinidad and Tobago | |
In office 9 July 1959 – 31 August 1962 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
Chief Minister of Trinidad and Tobago | |
In office October 28, 1956 – July 9, 1959 | |
Preceded by | Albert Gomes |
Succeeded by | Post abolished |
Political Leader of thePeople's National Movement | |
In office 1955–1981 | |
Preceded by | Party established |
Succeeded by | George Chambers |
Personal details | |
Born | (1911-09-25)September 25, 1911 Port of Spain,Trinidad and Tobago |
Died | March 29, 1981(1981-03-29) (aged 69) Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago |
Political party | PNM |
Children | Alistair Williams, Pamela Williams, Erica Williams Connell |
Alma mater | St. Catherine's College, Oxford |
Eric Eustace Williams (25 September 1911 – 29 March 1981) was aTrinidadian politician. He served as the firstPrime Minister ofTrinidad and Tobago. He served as prime minister from 1962 until his death in 1981.
He was also a knownCaribbean historian, and is widely thought as "The Father of The Nation" to Trinidadians.
Williams died fromthroat cancer inPort of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, aged 69.