Amy Barbour-James
British civil rights activist
About Amy Barbour-James
Lived 1906 – 1988 (aged 82).
Amy Barbour-James (25 January 1906 – 4 May 1988) was a British-born Guyanese Black civil rights activist and civil servant.
Early life and family Caroline Amy Aileen Barbour-James was born in Acton, London, on 25 January 1906 to Guyanese parents, John and Caroline Barbour-James, one of their eight children.
Death Barbour-James died in Harrow on 4 May 1988, aged 82.
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Who was Amy Barbour-James?
British civil rights activist
When was Amy Barbour-James born?
Amy Barbour-James was born on 25 January 1906 in London.
When did Amy Barbour-James die?
Amy Barbour-James died on 4 May 1988 in Harrow.
What was Amy Barbour-James known for?
Amy Barbour-James was known for Civil rights activist.
Sources & further reading
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