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Daniel Williams

1935 – 2024

Grenadian politician and lawyer

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About Daniel Williams

Lived 1935 – 2024 (aged 88). Daniel Williams was a politician and lawyer.

Sir Daniel Charles Williams COG (4 November 1935 – 2 October 2024) was a Grenadian lawyer who served as governor-general of Grenada from 8 August 1996 until 18 November 2008. He was formally appointed by Queen Elizabeth II on 9 August 1996 after having been nominated by Prime Minister Keith Mitchell.

Williams was the first Grenadian governor-general who had been active in politics prior to his appointment. He was elected to the Parliament of Grenada as a New National Party candidate in 1984. From 1984 to 1989, Williams served in various ministerial roles in the Herbert Blaize government, including a brief stint as acting prime minister in 1988. Williams resumed his private law practice after the NNP was defeated at the 1990 elections.

In 1996, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II as Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Michael and St. George (GCMG).

Williams founded the law firm Danny Williams & Co. He died on 2 October 2024, at the age of 88.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Grenada
Education
University of London
Positions held
Governor General of Grenada
Awards
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George; Order of Grenada
Also known as
Sir Daniel Charles Williams, Sir Daniel Williams

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Daniel Williams?

Grenadian politician and lawyer

When was Daniel Williams born?

Daniel Williams was born on 4 November 1935 in Saint David Parish.

When did Daniel Williams die?

Daniel Williams died on 2 October 2024 in St. George's.

What was Daniel Williams's occupation?

Daniel Williams was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was Daniel Williams?

Daniel Williams's recorded nationality: Grenada.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Daniel Williams

· Wikidata: Q187905

· DBpedia: Daniel Williams (governor-general)

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