Cuthbert Sebastian

Sir Cuthbert Montraville Sebastian GCMG OBE KStJ ED (22 October 1921 – 25 March 2017) was the second governor-general of Saint Kitts and Nevis from 1996 to 2013. He was appointed Governor-General in 1995 and was sworn in on 1 January 1996. While in office, he was the world's oldest serving de facto head of state. His retirement was announced on 25 December 2012 and became effective on 1 January 2013.

Sir Cuthbert Sebastian
GCMG OBE KStJ ED
Cuthbert Sebastian in 2012
2nd Governor-General of Saint Kitts and Nevis
In office
1 January 1996  1 January 2013
MonarchElizabeth II
Prime MinisterDenzil Douglas
Preceded byClement Arrindell
Succeeded byEdmund Lawrence
Personal details
Born
Cuthbert Montraville Sebastian

(1921-10-22)22 October 1921
Basseterre, British Leeward Islands
Died25 March 2017(2017-03-25) (aged 95)
Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis
Parent(s)Joseph Matthew Sebastian
Inez Veronica Sebastian (née Hodge)
Alma materMount Allison University
Dalhousie University
Dundee Royal Infirmary
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