About Osborne Riviere
Lived 1932 – 2017 (aged 85). Osborne Riviere was a diplomat and politician.
Francis Osborne Riviere (1932 – 23 November 2017) was Foreign Minister of Dominica. He became the foreign minister in 2001, replacing the prime minister, Pierre Charles. He acted as Prime Minister, after Pierre Charles' s death. He had previously been trade minister.
He acted as Prime Minister after the death of Pierre Charles until Roosevelt Skerrit assumed the Prime Ministership two days later. He decided to retire from active politics following the 2005 General Election. Riviere served as a member of the Dominica Labour Party. He died on 23 November 2017, aged 85.
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Who was Osborne Riviere?
Dominican politician (1932-2017)
When was Osborne Riviere born?
Osborne Riviere was born on 10 February 1932 in Colihaut.
When did Osborne Riviere die?
Osborne Riviere died on 23 November 2017 in Le Lamentin.
What was Osborne Riviere's occupation?
Osborne Riviere was a diplomat and politician.
What nationality was Osborne Riviere?
Osborne Riviere's recorded nationality: Dominica.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Osborne Riviere. https://biography.guide/osborne-riviere/
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