Eric Williams

Eric Eustace Williams (25 September 1911 – 29 March 1981) was a Trinidadian politician. He served as the first Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago. He served as prime minister from 1962 until his death in 1981.

The Honourable Dr. Eric Eustace Williams TC
1st Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago
In office August 31, 1962 – March 29, 1981
President	Solomon Hochoy Ellis Clarke
Preceded by	Prime Minister established
Succeeded by	George Chambers
Premier of Trinidad and Tobago
In office 9 July 1959 – 31 August 1962
Preceded by	Position established
Succeeded by	Position abolished
Chief Minister of Trinidad and Tobago
In office October 28, 1956 – July 9, 1959
Preceded by	Albert Gomes
Succeeded by	Post abolished
Political Leader of the People's National Movement
In office 1955–1981
Preceded by	Party established
Succeeded by	George Chambers
Personal details
Born	(1911-09-25)September 25, 1911 Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Died	March 29, 1981(1981-03-29) (aged 69) Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Political party	PNM
Children	Alistair Williams, Pamela Williams, Erica Williams Connell
Alma mater	St. Catherine's College, Oxford

He was also a known Caribbean historian, and is widely thought as "The Father of The Nation" to Trinidadians.

Williams died from throat cancer in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, aged 69.