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Norman Manley

Chief Minister of Jamaica (1893-1969)

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Norman Washington Manley was a Jamaican statesman who served as the first and only premier of Jamaica. A Rhodes Scholar, Manley became one of Jamaica's leading lawyers in the 1920s. Manley was an advocate of universal suffrage, which was granted by the British colonial government to the colony in 1944.

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Born
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Place of birth
Manchester Parish wd
Died
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Place of death
Kingston wd
Citizenship
Jamaica wd
Occupation
politician, lawyer, party leader wd
Political party
People's National Party wd
Education
Jesus College, California State University, Fresno wd
Spouse
Edna Manley wd

Positions held wd

  • Premier of Jamaica (14 August 1959 – 29 April 1962)

Awards wd

  • Military Medal
  • Order of National Hero
  • Rhodes Scholarship (1914)

Questions

When was Norman Manley born?
Norman Manley was born on 4 July 1893 in Manchester Parish.
What positions has Norman Manley held?
Positions held by Norman Manley include: Premier of Jamaica (1959–1962).
Where did Norman Manley study?
Norman Manley was educated at Jesus College, California State University, Fresno.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Norman Manley · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q1397508 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Norman Manley, The Miami Herald 1955 08 04 (cropped).jpg by Miami Herald Staff (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 15 November 2026

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