David Rose (Guyanese politician)
| Sir David Rose GCMG CVO MBE CPM | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Governor-General of Guyana | |
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In office 16 December 1966 – 10 November 1969 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Forbes Burnham |
| Preceded by | Richard Luyt |
| Succeeded by | Edward Luckhoo |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
David James Gardiner Rose 10 April 1923 British Guiana |
| Died |
10 November 1969 (Age 46) London, England |
Sir David James Gardiner Rose GCMG CVO MBE CPM (April 10, 1923 – November 10, 1969) was Governor General of Guyana from 1966 to 1969.
He was raised in Mahaica in British Guiana and was educated at Mount St Mary's College in England. Returning to British Guiana following World War II, the newly wed David Rose joined the colonial police force and later became Assistant Commissioner of Police (Crime). In 1960-61 he was appointed as defense officer to the Federal Government of the West Indies Federation in Trinidad. Following the breakup of the Federation, between 1964 and 1966, he was the Administrator of Antigua.[1] He was then transferred to a newly independent Guyana, where he served as Governor General from 1966 to 1969.
He was assassinated while visiting London. The honours he received included the Colonial Police Medal with bar for gallantry, and the highest award of Guyana, the Order of Excellence, which was awarded posthumously in 1970.
References
- ↑ "Index Ro-Ry". Rulers.org. Retrieved 2012-09-01.
| Government offices | ||
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| Preceded by Richard Luyt |
Governor General of Guyana 1966 – 1969 |
Succeeded by Edward Luckhoo |