Patrick John
Patrick Roland John (7 January 1938 – 6 July 2021) was the first Prime Minister of Dominica as well as its last Premier. He led Dominica to independence from the United Kingdom.
Patrick Roland John | |
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1st Prime Minister of Dominica | |
In office 3 November 1978 – 21 June 1979 | |
President | Fred Degazon |
Succeeded by | Oliver Seraphin (interim) |
Premier of Dominica | |
In office 28 July 1974 – 2 November 1978 | |
Preceded by | Edward LeBlanc |
Personal details | |
Born | Roseau, Dominica | 7 January 1938
Died | 6 July 2021 Roseau, Dominica | (aged 83)
Political party | Dominica Labour Party |
John died at a hospital in Roseau, Dominica on 6 July 2021 at the age of 83.[1]