Vere Bird
Former Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda
Sir Vere Cornwall Bird, KNH was the first Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda. His son, Lester Bryant Bird, succeeded him as Prime Minister. In 1994, he was declared a "National Hero".
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Born: December 9, 1910, Saint John's, Antigua and Barbuda
Died: June 28, 1999 (age 88 years), Saint John's, Antigua and Barbuda
Children: Lester Bird and Vere Bird Jr.
Nationality: Antiguan
Organization founded: Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party
Previous offices: Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda (1981–1994) and Chief Minister of Antigua (1960–1967)