About Eli Matalon
Lived 1924 – 1999 (aged 75). Eli Matalon was a Jamaican politician and businessperson.
Eli Joseph Matalon (9 January 1924 – 31 October 1999) was a Jamaican businessman and politician representing the People's National Party (PNP). He served as Mayor of Kingston from 1971 to 1973, as Minister of Education from 1973 to 1974, and as the first Minister of National Security and Justice from 1974 to 1976. He was seventh of eleven children born to Joseph Isaac Matalon, merchant, and Florizel Madge Matalon (née Henriques). Matalon was educated at Kingston College.
Military service During World War II, Matalon served as a flying officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force. He was a bomber pilot in the 6th Group Bomber Command.
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Who was Eli Matalon?
Jamaican businessman and politician
When was Eli Matalon born?
Eli Matalon was born on 9 January 1924 in Kingston.
When did Eli Matalon die?
Eli Matalon died on 31 October 1999 in Florida, Miami.
What was Eli Matalon's occupation?
Eli Matalon was a politician and businessperson.
What nationality was Eli Matalon?
Eli Matalon was Jamaican.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eli Matalon. https://biography.guide/eli-matalon/
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