About St. William Grant
Lived 1894 – 1977 (aged 83). St. William Grant was a Jamaican trade unionist.
William Wellington Wellwood Grant OD (1894 – 27 August 1977) was a Jamaican labour activist.
Grant had a falling out with Bustamante and never became part of the Jamaica Labour Party. In 1947 he contested the West Kingston division for the People's National Party in the first Municipal (KSAC) elections after adult suffrage and was beaten by more than 2 to 1. He never resurfaced in any other political contest.
Honours Grant was awarded the Order of Distinction on National Heroes Day, 1974. It was previously called Victoria Park in honour of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom,
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Who was St. William Grant?
Jamaican trade unionist (1894-1977)
When was St. William Grant born?
St. William Grant was born on 27 August 1894 in Saint Andrew Parish.
When did St. William Grant die?
St. William Grant died on 27 August 1977.
What was St. William Grant's occupation?
St. William Grant was a trade unionist.
What nationality was St. William Grant?
St. William Grant was Jamaican.
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