About Clifford Darling
Lived 1922 – 2011 (aged 89). Clifford Darling was a politician.
Sir Clifford Darling (6 February 1922 – 27 December 2011) was the fifth governor-general of the Bahamas from 2 January 1992 until his retirement on 2 January 1995.
Early life and education Clifford Darling was born on 6 February 1922, on Acklins Island to Charles and Aremilia Darling, He attended Acklins Public School and schools in New Providence.
Trade unionist Darling returned to Nassau, got a job as a taxicab driver, and became an influential labor leader, serving as general secretary and president of the Bahamas Taxicab Union.
In the 1950s, Darling led successful negotiations for improved conditions for taxi drivers, culminating in the pivotal 1958 general strike. He was appointed Governor-General in 1992. In 1994, he was appointed a Knight Grand Cross of the Victorian Order.
Death He died on 27 December 2011 at the Princess Margaret Hospital after a long illness.
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Who was Clifford Darling?
Bahamian politician (1922-2011)
When was Clifford Darling born?
Clifford Darling was born on 6 February 1922 in Acklins.
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Clifford Darling died on 27 December 2011 in Nassau.
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Clifford Darling was a politician.
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