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A. N. R. Robinson

President and Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago (1926-2014) · Trinidad and Tobago · On the map · Politicians · Died at 87

Arthur Napoleon Raymond Robinson, was a Trinidad and Tobago politician who served as the third President of Trinidad and Tobago from 1997 to 2003 and the third Prime Minister from 1986 to 1991.

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Order of the Liberator
Order of Vasco Núñez de Balboa
Order of Orange-Nassau

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He is known for his resilience within the government, resigning from Eric Williams’ administration in 1970 promoted by the State of Emergency imposed on Black Power protests, and is recognized for his proposal that led to the establishment of the International Criminal Court. He is also remembered for being held hostage during the 1990 Jamaat al Muslimeen coup attempt, during which he ordered the army to “attack with full force” while being held at gunpoint.

Country
Trinidad and Tobago
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1926 to 2014 · aged 87