About David Hilton Coore
Lived 1925 – 2011 (aged 86). David Hilton Coore was a Jamaican politician.
David Hilton Coore (22 August 1925 – 14 November 2011) was a Jamaican lawyer, politician and statesman who served as Deputy Prime Minister of Jamaica under Michael Manley.
Coore served in the House of Representatives from 1967 to 1978. He returned to Parliament in 1989 when he was appointed as a senator. He also held key cabinet positions, including Minister of Finance, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, and Attorney General.
Among his children were Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore a popular reggae musician, who was with the bands Inner Circle and Third World.
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Who was David Hilton Coore?
Jamaican politician (1925-2011)
When was David Hilton Coore born?
David Hilton Coore was born on 22 August 1925 in Saint James Parish.
When did David Hilton Coore die?
David Hilton Coore died on 14 November 2011 in Dominican Republic.
What was David Hilton Coore's occupation?
David Hilton Coore was a politician.
What nationality was David Hilton Coore?
David Hilton Coore was Jamaican.
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