John P. Bennett
John Peter Bennett (30 November 1914 – 25 November 2011) was a Guyanese priest and linguist. A Lokono, in 1949, he was the first Amerindian in Guyana to be ordained as an Anglican priest and canon. His linguistic work centred on preserving his native Arawak language and other Amerindian languages; he wrote An Arawak-English Dictionary (1989).
Canon John Peter Bennett | |
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| Born | 30 November 1914 Grant Faithful, British Guiana |
| Died | 25 November 2011 (age 97) |
| Nationality | Guyanese |
| Occupation(s) | Priest and linguist |
| Notable work | An Arawak-English Dictionary (1989), Kabethechino (1991) |
| Spouse | Clara Bennett (nee James) |
| Children | Jennifer Bennett, Maurice Bennett |
| Awards | Golden Arrow of Achievement (1989) |
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