Arthur Chung

Arthur Raymond Chung, OE (10 January 1918 – 23 June 2008) was a Guyanese politician who 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. A leader in Guyana's fight for independence during the British colonial era, he was honoured with Guyana's highest national honour, the Order of Excellence (O.E.).

In this Chinese name, the family name is Chung.
His Excellency
Arthur Chung
OE
1st President of Guyana
In office
17 March 1970 – 6 October 1980
Prime MinisterForbes Burnham
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byForbes Burnham
Personal details
Born
Arthur Raymond Chung

(1918-01-10)10 January 1918
Windsor Forest, West Coast Demerara, British Guiana
Died23 June 2008(2008-06-23) (aged 90)
Georgetown, Guyana
Resting placeGuyana Botanical Gardens
Political partyIndependent
Spouse
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(m. 1954)​
Children2
Alma materMiddle Temple
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