Errol Barrow

Born

January 21, 1920

Died

June 1, 1987 (aged 67)

Known as

politician, jurist, head of government

Errol Walton Barrow was a Barbadian statesman and the first prime minister of Barbados. Born into a family of political and civic activists in the parish of Saint Lucy, he became a WWII aviator, combat veteran, lawyer, politician, gourmet cook and author. He is often referred to as the "Father of Independence" in Barbados.

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