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Stephen Campbell

1897 – 1966

Arawakan Guyanese politician and political activist

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About Stephen Campbell

Lived 1897 – 1966 (aged 68). Stephen Campbell was a Guyanese politician.

Stephen Campbell was a Lokono Guyanese politician and political activist, and the first Amerindian member of Parliament in Guyanese history.

Biography

Stephen Joseph Campbell was born to Tiburtio A. Campbell and his wife, Maria dos Santos, in Santa Rosa, British Guiana, on 26 December 1897. Both of Campbell's parents died when he was young, and he was subsequently raised by his grandmother. He was brought up as a devout Catholic. He studied at Santa Rosa Mission School, and subsequently worked for many years as a teacher and as a catechist in various regions of Guyana. Campbell married Umbelina Da Silva on 9 February 1928.

On 10 September 1957, Campbell became the first Amerindian member of Parliament in Guyanese history, when he was elected onto the Legislative Council of British Guiana. In 1964, he became Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Campbell went to Toronto, Canada for medical treatment, and died there on 12 May 1966, Campbelltown has been named after Stephen Campbell. In 2018, the building of the Ministry of Citizenship was renamed after Campbell.

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Who was Stephen Campbell?

Arawakan Guyanese politician and political activist (1897-1966)

When was Stephen Campbell born?

Stephen Campbell was born on 26 December 1897 in British Guiana.

When did Stephen Campbell die?

Stephen Campbell died on 12 May 1966 in Toronto.

What was Stephen Campbell's occupation?

Stephen Campbell was a politician.

What nationality was Stephen Campbell?

Stephen Campbell was Guyanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Stephen Campbell

· Wikidata: Q7608850

· DBpedia: Stephen Campbell

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