Eric Gairy
Sir Eric Matthew Gairy PC (18 February 1922 – 23 August 1997) was the first Prime Minister of Grenada, serving from his country's independence in 1974 until his overthrow in a coup by Maurice Bishop in 1979. Gairy also served as head of government in pre-independence Grenada as Chief Minister from 1961 to 1962, and as Premier from 1967 to 1974.
The Right Honourable Sir Eric Matthew Gairy | |
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Gairy in 1977 | |
| 1st Prime Minister of Grenada | |
| In office 7 February 1974 – 9 March 1979 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governors General | Sir Leo de Gale Sir Paul Scoon |
| Deputy | Herbert Preudhomme |
| Preceded by | Himself as Premier |
| Succeeded by | Maurice Bishop |
| Premier of Grenada | |
| In office 25 August 1967 – 6 February 1974 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Preceded by | Herbert A. Blaize |
| Succeeded by | Himself as Prime Minister |
| Chief Minister of Grenada | |
| In office August 1961 – 19 June 1962 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Preceded by | George E. D. Clyne |
| Succeeded by | Herbert A. Blaize |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 18, 1922 Dunfermline, Grenada |
| Died | August 23, 1997 (aged 75) Grand Anse, Grenada |
| Political party | Grenada United Labour Party |
| Spouse | Cynthina Gairy (1949–1997) |
| Children | Jennifer and Marcelle |
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