Edward Oliver LeBlanc

Edward Oliver Le Blanc (3 October 1923 – 29 October 2004) was a Dominican politician. He served as the chief minister of Dominica from January 1961 to 1 March 1967 and as the first premier of Dominica from 1 March 1967 to 27 July 1974.

Life and career

Le Blanc was born in

Le Blanc served as chief minister of Dominica from January 1961 to 1 March 1967. In March 1967, when the British granted Dominica associated statehood, Le Blanc became the premier.^[3]

Le Blanc tried to implement socialist policies in Dominica. He was committed to helping poor workers, whom he called "little men", a catchphrase that still remains in Dominican politics.^[1] He was very popular with voters, winning three elections in three different constituencies, and is believed by many to be one of the founders of the Dominican nation.

Le Blanc unexpectedly resigned from office on 27 July 1974 and retired from public life. He did not explain his retirement and refused to give interviews, but it is believed that he was tired of the opposition to his policies by many in the government. He returned to Vieille Case, where he died on 29 October 2004.^[4]

References

Preceded by Frank Baron	Chief Minister of Dominica 1961–1967	Succeeded by Himself as Premier
Preceded by Himself as Chief Minister	Premier of Dominica 1 March 1967 – 27 July 1974	Succeeded by Patrick John

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