David Gibbons (politician)
Sir David Gibbons | |
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| 3rd Premier of Bermuda | |
| In office 30 August 1977 – 15 January 1982 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Preceded by | John Sharpe |
| Succeeded by | John Swan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 June 1927 |
| Died | 30 March 2014 (aged 86) |
| Political party | United Bermuda Party |
Sir David Gibbons, KBE, (15 June 1927 – 30 March 2014[1]) was a Bermudian politician and businessman. He served as Finance Minister and later as Premier for the United Bermuda Party. He had also served as a member of the Parliament of Bermuda.[2]
Gibbons attended The Hotchkiss School and studied economics at Harvard University.[2] As Premier he dealt with the riots in 1977 after the hanging of two men convicted of the assassination of Governor Richard Sharples, and a general strike in 1981.[2]
He was an opponent of Bermudian independence from the United Kingdom. Both before and after his term in office Gibbons was a businessman.[3] He ran the family business with his brother Graham.[4]
He died after a short illness on 30 March 2014, aged 86.[2][5]
References
- ^ https://www.rulers.org/indexg2.html
- ^ a b c d Raymond Hainey (31 March 2014). "Former Premier Sir David Gibbons dies, aged 85". The Royal Gazette. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
- ^ Alexander Britell (24 June 2011). "Interview with Former Bermuda Premier Sir David Gibbons". Caribbean Journal. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
- ^ Jonathan Bell (22 June 2016). "Former Hamilton mayor Gibbons dies". The Royal Gazette. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
- ^ "Tributes Paid: Former Premier Sir David Gibbons". Bernews. 30 March 2014. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
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