Jules Sedney
Jules Sedney (28 September 1922 – 18 June 2020) was a Surinamese politician. He was the Prime Minister of Suriname from 20 November 1969 to 24 December 1973. In 1980, he became governor of the Central Bank of Suriname. He left the country in exile in 1983. Sedney returned to Suriname in 1989.
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| Prime Minister of Suriname | |
| In office 20 November 1969 – 24 December 1973 | |
| Monarch | Queen Juliana |
| Governor | Johan Ferrier |
| Preceded by | Arthur May |
| Succeeded by | Henck Arron |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 September 1922 Paramaribo, Suriname |
| Died | 18 June 2020 (aged 97) Paramaribo, Suriname |
| Political party | Progressive National Party (PNP) |
Sedney led a multi-ethnic government that Sedney believed had the checks and balances necessary for the growth of the Suriname economy.[1]
Sedney died on 18 June 2020, aged 97.[2] He had been hospitalized just prior to his death.[3]
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References
- ↑ Suriname, US Dept of Defence Self Study Guide, accessed 6 October 2010
- ↑ Suriname (19 June 2020). "Voormalig premier van Suriname Jules Sedney overleden". Waterkant (in Nederlands). Retrieved 19 June 2020.
- ↑ (in nl) Oud-premier Jules Sedney overleden. 18 June 2020. http://dwtonline.com/laatste-nieuws/2020/06/18/oud-premier-jules-sedney-overleden/. Retrieved 19 June 2020.