Alexander Bustamante
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Sir William Alexander Clarke Bustamante ONH GBE PC (born William Alexander Clarke; 24 February 1884 – 6 August 1977) was a Jamaican politician and labour leader, who, in 1962, became the first prime minister of Jamaica.
Jamaican politician and labour leader
Alexander Bustamante | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Bustamante in 1962 | |
| 1st Prime Minister of Jamaica | |
| In office 6 August 1962 – 23 February 1967 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governors-General | Sir Kenneth Blackburne Sir Clifford Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Sir Donald Sangster |
| 1st Chief Minister of Jamaica | |
| In office 5 May 1953 – 2 February 1955 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor | Sir Hugh Foot |
| Succeeded by | Norman Manley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Alexander Clarke (1884-02-24)24 February 1884 Hanover, Colony of Jamaica |
| Died | 6 August 1977(1977-08-06) (aged 93) Saint Andrew, Jamaica |
| Political party | Jamaica Labour Party |
| Spouse | |