When was A. N. R. Robinson born?

A. N. R. Robinson was born on 16 December 1926 in Scarborough.

What positions has A. N. R. Robinson held?

Positions held by A. N. R. Robinson include: President of Trinidad and Tobago (1997–2003); Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago (1986–1991); Member of the House of Representatives of Trinidad and Tobago.

Where did A. N. R. Robinson study?

A. N. R. Robinson was educated at University of London, University of Oxford.

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A. N. R. Robinson

President and Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago (1926-2014)

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Arthur Napoleon Raymond Robinson, was a Trinidad and Tobago politician who served as the third President of Trinidad and Tobago from 1997 to 2003 and the third Prime Minister from 1986 to 1991. He is known for his resilience within the government, resigning from Eric Williams’ administration in 1970 promoted by the State of Emergency imposed on Black Power protests, and is recognized for his proposal that led to the establishment of the International Criminal Court. He is also remembered for being held hostage during the 1990 Jamaat al Muslimeen coup attempt, during which he ordered the army to “attack with full force” while being held at gunpoint.

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Born: 16 December 1926 wd
Place of birth: Scarborough wd
Died: 9 April 2014 wd
Place of death: Port of Spain wd
Citizenship: Trinidad and Tobago wd
Occupation: politician, lawyer wd
Political party: National Alliance for Reconstruction (1986–1997), Democratic Action Congress (1971–1986), People's National Movement (1955–1970) wd
Education: University of London, University of Oxford wd
Spouse: Patricia Robinson wd

Positions held wd

President of Trinidad and Tobago (18 March 1997 – 16 March 2003)
Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago (18 December 1986 – 17 December 1991)
Member of the House of Representatives of Trinidad and Tobago

Awards wd

Order of the Liberator
Order of Vasco Núñez de Balboa
Order of Orange-Nassau

Questions

When was A. N. R. Robinson born?: A. N. R. Robinson was born on 16 December 1926 in Scarborough.
What positions has A. N. R. Robinson held?: Positions held by A. N. R. Robinson include: President of Trinidad and Tobago (1997–2003); Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago (1986–1991); Member of the House of Representatives of Trinidad and Tobago.
Where did A. N. R. Robinson study?: A. N. R. Robinson was educated at University of London, University of Oxford.

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