David Rose (Guyanese politician)
Sir David Rose Governor-General of Guyana | |
|---|---|
| In office 16 December 1966 – 10 November 1969 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Forbes Burnham |
| Preceded by | Sir Richard Luyt Sir Kenneth Sievewright Stoby (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Sir Edward Luckhoo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David James Gardiner Rose 10 April 1923 Mahaica, British Guiana (now Guyana) |
| Died | 10 November 1969 (aged 46) London, England |
| Resting place | Georgetown, Guyana |
Sir David James Gardiner Rose Governor-General of Guyana from 1966 to 1969.
Biography
Rose was born in
Governor General from 1966 to 1969.[1]
He was killed in an accident while visiting London to relinquish his post. He had been luncheoning at the West Indian Club, Whitehall Court, when some scaffolding collapsed upon a car in which he found himself.[4]
The honours he received included the
Colonial Police Medal with bar for gallantry, and the highest award of Guyana, the Order of Excellence, which was awarded posthumously in 1970.[1]
He was the first to be buried at the Place of Heroes inside the Botanical Gardens in Georgetown, Guyana.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Remembering Sir David Rose on his 50th death anniversary". Kaieteur News Online. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
- ^ "Fun Facts". Private School Fees. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
- ^ "Index Ro-Ry". Rulers.org. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
- ^ Clover, David (2007). "The West Indian Club Ltd: an early 20th century West Indian interest in London". The Society for Caribbean Studies Annual Conference Papers. 8.