About Arthur Foulkes
Born 1928. Arthur Foulkes is a diplomat, journalist and politician.
Sir Arthur Alexander Foulkes, ON, GCMG (born 11 May 1928) is a Bahamian politician who was the ninth governor-general of the Bahamas from 2010 to 2014.
Foulkes was elected to the House of Assembly in 1967 and served in the government of Lynden Pindling as Minister of Communications and Minister of Tourism. His parents were Dr. William and Mrs. Julie (née Maisonneuve) Foulkes. He was one of the founders of the Free National Movement in 1971.
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Who is Arthur Foulkes?
Bahamian politician
When was Arthur Foulkes born?
Arthur Foulkes was born on 11 May 1928 in Inagua.
What is Arthur Foulkes's occupation?
Arthur Foulkes is a diplomat, journalist and politician.
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Arthur Foulkes's recorded nationality: The Bahamas.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arthur Foulkes. https://biography.guide/arthur-foulkes/
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