Eric Gairy
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 28 years ago |
| Date of birth | February 18,1922 |
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
| Born | Saint Andrew |
| Grenada | |
| Date of died | August 23,1997 |
| Died | Grenada |
| Spouse | Cynthina Gairy |
| Party | Grenada United Labour Party |
| Governor General | Leo de Gale |
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| Founded | Grenada United Labour Party |
| Job | Politician |
| Nationality | Grenadian |
| Previous position | Prime Minister of Grenada (1974–1979) |
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| ID | 1458447 |
Eric Gairy Life story
Sir Eric Matthew Gairy PC was the first Prime Minister of Grenada, serving from his country's independence in 1974 until his overthrow in a coup by Maurice Bishop in 1979. Gairy also served as head of government in pre-independence Grenada as Chief Minister from 1961 to 1962, and as Premier from 1967 to 1974.