John William Ashe
John William Ashe (20 August 1954 – 22 June 2016) was an Antiguan politician. He was the President of the United Nations General Assembly at its 68th session, which ran September 2013 to September 2014.[1] He was also the ambassador to the United Nations for Antigua and Barbuda between 1995 and 2004.
John William Ashe | |
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| President of the United Nations General Assembly | |
| In office 17 September 2013 – 16 September 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Vuk Jeremić |
| Succeeded by | Sam Kutesa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 August 1954 St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda |
| Died | 22 June 2016 (aged 61) Dobbs Ferry, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | Antiguan |
| Residence | Dobbs Ferry, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania (PhD) Saint Mary's University Technical University of Nova Scotia |
Ashe died from a heart attack at his home in Dobbs Ferry, New York on 22 June 2016 while awaiting trial by the United States Federal Court.[2] He was 61.
References
- ↑ "General Assembly opens its 68th session with long-term development a prime goal". United Nations News Centre (17 September). 2013. Retrieved 2015-10-06.
- ↑ Steven Visser & Rob Frehse, John Ashe, ex-U.N. leader indicted last year, dies, CNN (June 23, 2016).