Eric Gairy
Former Prime Minister of Grenada
Sir Eric Matthew Gairy PC was the first Prime Minister of Grenada, serving from his country's independence in 1974 until his overthrow in a coup by Maurice Bishop in 1979. Gairy also served as head of government in pre-independence Grenada as... Wikipedia
Born: February 18, 1922, Saint Andrew, Grenada
Died: August 23, 1997 (age 75 years), Grenada
Spouse: Cynthina Gairy (m. 1949)
Previous offices: Prime Minister of Grenada (1974–1979), Premier of the Associated State of Grenada (1967–1974), and Chief Minister of Grenada (1961–1962)
Party: Grenada United Labour Party
Organization founded: Grenada United Labour Party
Nationality: Grenadian