George Maxwell Richards
President of Trinidad and Tobago (1931-2018).
The record
George Maxwell Richards was a President of Trinidad and Tobago. Born on 1 December 1931 in San Fernando, Richards died on 8 January 2018 in Port of Spain at the age of 86.
Positions held include professor (1970–2018), pro-vice-chancellor (1980–1996) and President of Trinidad and Tobago (2003–2013). Richards studied at University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology and Pembroke College. Honours include Chaconia Medal.
With a Wikipedia article in 39 languages, George Maxwell Richards is No. 49,675 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 1 December 1931, San Fernando
- Died
- 8 January 2018, Port of Spain (aged 86)
- Country
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Known as
- Politician, chemical engineer, university teacher
- Field
- Politics
- Education
- University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, Pembroke College
- Wikipedia editions
- 39
Did you know
Was 39 when first professor (1970).
Lived to 86.
Shares a birthday with Pablo Escobar and Sebastián Piñera.
One of 7 people in the Index born in San Fernando, with Christine Kangaloo.
Has a Wikipedia article in 39 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1970–2018Professor
- 1980–1996Pro-vice-chancellor
- 2003–2013President of Trinidad and Tobago
Connections
- SpouseJean Ramjohn-Richards
Honours and works
Awards
- Chaconia Medal
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