About Edna Ermyntrude Bourne
Lived 1918 – 2000. Edna Ermyntrude Bourne was a politician.
Edna Ermyntrude "Ermie" Bourne was a politician from Barbados who was the first woman to be elected to the House of Assembly of Barbados. In the 1951 general election, Bourne was elected to represent the parish of St. Andrew and served until 1961. She is buried at the St. Andrew Anglican parish churchyard.
Legacy The 'Ermy Bourne Highway' was dedicated after the politician. The Committee Room of the East-wing of the Parliament of Barbados was posthumously named the 'Ermyntrude ‘Ermy’ Bourne room' in 2018.
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Who was Edna Ermyntrude Bourne?
Barbadian politician
When was Edna Ermyntrude Bourne born?
Edna Ermyntrude Bourne was born on 4 August 1918.
When did Edna Ermyntrude Bourne die?
Edna Ermyntrude Bourne died in 2000.
What was Edna Ermyntrude Bourne's occupation?
Edna Ermyntrude Bourne was a politician.
What nationality was Edna Ermyntrude Bourne?
Edna Ermyntrude Bourne's recorded nationality: Barbados.
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