About James Carlisle
Born 1937. James Carlisle is a politician.
Sir James Beethoven Carlisle, GCMG (born 5 August 1937) is an Antiguan politician and dentist who served as the second governor-general of Antigua and Barbuda from 1993 to 2007. Selected by Vere Cornwall Bird (the country's first prime minister), his term ended in June 2007, after 16 years in office.
Early years Carlisle was born 5 August 1937, in the village of Bolans, Antigua.
With help from the ex-prime minister, Vere Bird, one of his patients, who offered the position of Governor-General to him, he assisted with the development of a Fluoride programme for children, and assisted the ex prime minister institute a free dental service. He is a member of the International Society of Laser Dentists and the British Dental Association.
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Who is James Carlisle?
Dentist, former Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda
When was James Carlisle born?
James Carlisle was born on 5 August 1937 in Bolans.
What is James Carlisle's occupation?
James Carlisle is a politician.
What nationality is James Carlisle?
James Carlisle's recorded nationality: Antigua and Barbuda.
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