Angelo Bissessarsingh
Angelo Bissessarsingh | |
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| Born | September 29, 1982 |
| Died | February 2, 2017 (aged 34) Siparia, Trinidad and Tobago |
| Cause of death | Pancreatic cancer |
| Citizenship | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Alma mater | University of the West Indies |
| Occupation | Historian |
| Years active | 2006 – 2017 |
| Awards | Hummingbird Medal (Gold) |
Angelo Bissessarsingh (September 1982 – February 2, 2017) was an historian and author from Trinidad and Tobago. His written works include A Walk Back in Time: Snapshots of the History of Trinidad and Tobago. He wrote a column entitled "Back in Time" for the Trinidad Guardian.[2] He was also the curator of the Virtual Museum of Trinidad and Tobago online.[3]
He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2015 and initially given six months to live.[4] He died on 2 February 2017 at his home in Siparia, aged 34.[5]
Awards
Bissessarsingh was awarded the Hummingbird Medal (Gold) for his service in the field of education and history.[6][4]
References
- ^ "Angelo Bissessarsingh: back in times - Caribbean Beat Magazine". Caribbean Beat Magazine. 2016-03-01. Retrieved 2017-10-16.
- ^ Biography at NGC Bocas Lit Fest.
- ^ "Museum to replace Angelo's home". The Trinidad Guardian Newspaper. Retrieved 2017-10-16.
- ^ a b "Angelo Bissessarsingh has died", CNC2, 2 February 2017.
- ^ "Angelo Bissessarsingh has died". Daily Express. Trinidad and Tobago. 2 February 2017. Retrieved 16 February 2017.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ Kim Boodram, "32 to receive national awards", Daily Express (Trinidad and Tobago), 30 August 2016.
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