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Ramsewak Shankar

4th President of Suriname

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Ramsewak Shankar is a Surinamese politician who was the 4th President of Suriname, serving from 1988 to 1990. His government was overthrown by Dési Bouterse leading a bloodless military coup. Shankar had previously served as Agriculture & Fisheries Minister from 1969 to 1971.

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Born
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Place of birth
Waldijk wd
Citizenship
Suriname wd
Occupation
politician wd
Political party
Progressive Reform Party wd
Education
Wageningen University & Research wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Suriname (25 January 1988 – 24 December 1990)

Awards wd

  • Honorary Order of the Yellow Star
  • Order of the Palm

Questions

When was Ramsewak Shankar born?
Ramsewak Shankar was born on 6 November 1937 in Waldijk.
What positions has Ramsewak Shankar held?
Positions held by Ramsewak Shankar include: President of Suriname (1988–1990).
Where did Ramsewak Shankar study?
Ramsewak Shankar was educated at Wageningen University & Research.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Ramsewak Shankar · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q730036 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Ramsewak Shankar 2023.jpeg by Communicatie Dienst Suriname (CC BY 3.0)

Last updated · facts checked 8 November 2026

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