Charles Wesley Turnbull

Charles Wesley Turnbull (February 5, 1935 – July 3, 2022), was the 27th Governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands serving from 1999 through 2007.[1] During his tenure as governor, Turnbull served as a member of the National Governors Association, the Southern Governors' Association, and the Democratic Governors Association.

Charles Turnbull
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27th Governor of the United States Virgin Islands
In office
January 4, 1999 – January 1, 2007
LieutenantGerard Luz James
(1999–2003)
Vargrave Richards
(2003–2007)
Preceded byRoy L. Schneider
Succeeded byJohn de Jongh
Personal details
Born(1935-02-05)February 5, 1935
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
DiedJuly 3, 2022(2022-07-03) (aged 87)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
ProfessionEducator

Turnbull died on July 3, 2022 in Washington, D.C. at the age of 87.[2]

References

  1. Wright, John (2001). The New York Times Almanac 2002. Psychology Press. p. 210. ISBN 978-1-57958-348-4.
  2. Territory Mourns the Loss of Former Gov. Charles W. Turnbull