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Hugh Shearer

Prime Minister of Jamaica (1923-2004) · Jamaica · On the map · Politicians · Died at 81

Hugh Lawson Shearer was a Jamaican trade unionist and politician, who served as the 3rd Prime Minister of Jamaica, from 1967 to 1972. He was also Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade from 1980 to 1989, under Edward Seaga.

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Country
Jamaica
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1923 to 2004 · aged 81