Clifford Campbell
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Sir Clifford Clarence Campbell ON , GCMG , GCVO , (born June 28, 1892 in Petersfield , Westmoreland , Jamaica ; † September 28, 1991 ) was Governor General of Jamaica between December 1, 1962 and March 2, 1973 .
The son of James Campbell and Blance Ruddock Campbell was a teacher and principal in Westmoreland. As a member of the Jamaica Labor Party , he eventually became Speaker of the House of Representatives and later also President of the Senate.
Campbell was the first native Jamaican to hold the office of Governor General.
Web links
- Sir Clifford Clarence Campbell (English) - Profile on kingshouse.gov.jm
Individual evidence
- ↑ Jamaican History 9, 1984-1993, Geography and History of Jamaica (published by The Gleaner).
- ↑ http://kinghenry9.com/Sthfd/__Jamaica.htm#03
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Blackburne |
Governors General of Jamaica 1962–1973 |
Herbert Duffus |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Campbell, Clifford |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Campbell, Clifford Clarence (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Jamaican politician, Governor General of Jamaica |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 28, 1892 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Petersfield , Westmoreland , Jamaica |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 28, 1991 |