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Lee Moore

1939 – 2000

Premier of Saint Kitts and Nevis

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About Lee Moore

Lived 1939 – 2000 (aged 61). Lee Moore was a diplomat, politician, lawyer and trade unionist.

Sir Lee Llewellyn Moore (15 February 1939 – 6 May 2000) served as Premier of Saint Kitts and Nevis from 20 May 1979 to 21 February 1980. He was a member of the Saint Kitts and Nevis Labour Party. He graduated with an LLB from King's College London, and later earned an LLM and a Diploma in Theology.

Lee became an aide to Premier Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw in 1967, and was appointed attorney general in 1971. He became Deputy Premier in the cabinet of Paul Southwell. When Southwell died, Lee became Premier in 1979 but lost in the 1980 general election. He remained as leader of the opposition until 1984, when he lost his seat in the National Assembly. In 1989 he resigned from Labour party leadership.

Moore was appointed Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG) in the 2000 New Year Honours, for services to legal, social and economic development of The Federation and the region.

In 2004, a court building on Independence Square in Basseterre was named the 'Sir Lee Llewellyn Moore, KCMG, Q.C., Judicial and Legal Services Complex' in his honour.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Education
King's College London, The Dickson Poon School of Law
Positions held
Ambassador, Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis
Awards
Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
Also known as
Sir Lee Llewellyn Moore

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Lee Moore?

premier of Saint Kitts and Nevis (1939-2000)

When was Lee Moore born?

Lee Moore was born on 15 February 1939 in Saint Kitts.

When did Lee Moore die?

Lee Moore died on 6 May 2000 in New York City.

What was Lee Moore's occupation?

Lee Moore was a diplomat, politician, lawyer and trade unionist.

What nationality was Lee Moore?

Lee Moore's recorded nationality: Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lee Moore

· Wikidata: Q548573

· DBpedia: Lee Moore (politician)

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