About Louis Cools-Lartigue
Lived 1905 – 1993 (aged 88). Louis Cools-Lartigue was a politician.
Sir Louis Cools-Lartigue, OBE (18 January 1905 – 21 August 1993 ) was a Dominican politician.
Biography
Until 1955, Cools-Lartigue was the Chief Secretary of the Windward Islands, when on 9 May, he was issued a Commission by George F. Holsten appointing him to the position of Governor's Deputy.
From November 1967 to 3 November 1978, Cools-Lartigue was the last Governor of Dominica. He was then elected Interim President and served as such from 3 November 1978 to 19 January 1979, Cools-Lartigue resigned as President either the following day under family pressure, or due to rioters attacking his house on 17 June 1979. He was replaced as President of Dominica by Jenner Armour.
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Who was Louis Cools-Lartigue?
President Dominican (1905-1993)
When was Louis Cools-Lartigue born?
Louis Cools-Lartigue was born on 18 January 1905 in Roseau.
When did Louis Cools-Lartigue die?
Louis Cools-Lartigue died on 21 August 1993 in Roseau.
What was Louis Cools-Lartigue's occupation?
Louis Cools-Lartigue was a politician.
What nationality was Louis Cools-Lartigue?
Louis Cools-Lartigue's recorded nationality: Dominica.
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