Elmira Minita Gordon
Dame Elmira Minita Gordon GCMG , GCVO (born December 30, 1930 in Belize City ) was Governor General of Belize from September 21, 1981 to November 17, 1993 .
Dame Elmira Minita Gordon was the first woman in the Commonwealth to serve as governor-general. The former teacher was a commissioner in Belize City from 1970 to 1977 .
She was ennobled as the Dame Grand Cross of the Order of St. Michael and St. George (1984) and the Royal Victorian Order (1985).
Individual evidence
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- ↑ http://www.terra.es/personal2/monolith/00women4.htm
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- ↑ http://www.guide2womenleaders.com/Governors1920.htm
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| - |
Governor General of Belize 1981–1993 |
Colville Young |
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Gordon, Elmira Minita |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British politician, Governor General of Belize |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 30, 1930 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Belize City |