Ramsewak Shankar
Former President of Suriname
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 &... Wikipedia
Born: 1937 (age 86 years)
Party: Progressive Reform Party
Presidential term: January 25, 1988 – December 24, 1990
Previous office: President of Suriname (1988–1990)
Education: Wageningen University & Research