Forbes Burnham

January 10, 2024
Politician

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Forbes Burnham
Full Name Forbes Burnham
Occupation Politician
Date Of Birth Feb 20, 1923(1923-02-20)
Age 101
Date Of Death 1985-08-06
Country Guyana
Horoscope Aquarius

Forbes Burnham Biography

Name Forbes Burnham
Birthday Feb 20
Birth Year 1923
Birth Country Guyana
Birth Sign Aquarius

Forbes Burnham is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on February 20, 1923 in Guyana. As President of Guyana between 1980 and his death and was also the the Prime Minister of Guyana for 14 years before taking charge as President.

The Guyana leader was just as influential in Guyana as He was a leader for Guyana like Nelson Mandela was a leader for South Africa. was an ally for South Africa.

He was married two times and had six children to total.

Forbes Burnham Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Politician
House Living in own house.

Forbes Burnham is one of the richest Politician from Guyana. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Forbes Burnham 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a student at Queen’s College and later received his law degree from the London School of Economics.

He was also the Minister for British Guyana.

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Who is Forbes Burnham Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Forbes Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Guyana. Forbes Burnham celebrates birthday on February 20 of every year.

Top Facts about Forbes Burnham

  1. Forbes Burnham was the first Prime Minister of Guyana.
  2. He served as President from 1980 until his death in 1985.
  3. Burnham led the People’s National Congress party.
  4. His government nationalized key industries, including bauxite and sugar.
  5. Burnham pursued a socialist agenda and aligned with communist countries.
  6. His regime was accused of human rights abuses and political repression.
  7. The economy suffered under his leadership, with high inflation and debt.
  8. Burnham established close ties with African nations and advocated for Pan-Africanism.
  9. He supported the Non-Aligned Movement during the Cold War era.
  10. Burnham died while undergoing medical treatment in the United States.

Who is Guyana first president?

Arthur Raymond Chung OE (Chinese: 钟亚瑟; 10 January 1918 – 23 June 2008) was the 1st President of Guyana from 1970 to 1980. He was the first ethnic Chinese (Chinese Caribbean) to be head of state in a non-Asian country.

What did Cheddi Jagan do for Guyana?

HE Cheddi Berret Jagan (22 March 1918 – 6 March 1997) was a Guyanese politician and dentist who was first elected Chief Minister in 1953 and later Premier of British Guiana from 1961 to 1964. He later served as President of Guyana from 1992 to his death in 1997.

What is Guyana best known for?

It is the only English-speaking country of South America. Since Guyana gained its independence in 1966, the country’s chief economic assets have been its natural resources, mainly its pristine rainforests, sugarcane plantations, rice fields, and bauxite and gold reserves.

How many Muslims are there in Guyana?

The U.S. government estimates the total population at 750,000 (midyear 2020 estimate). According to the 2012 census, 64 percent of the population is Christian, 25 percent Hindu, and 7 percent Muslim (mainly Sunni).

How many presidents did Guyana?

No.Name (Birth–Death)Term of office
Took office
6| Janet Jagan (1920–2009)| 19 December 1997
7| Bharrat Jagdeo (born 1964)| 11 August 1999
8| Donald Ramotar (born 1950)| 3 December 2011

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