Edward Oliver Le Blanc (October 3, 1923 – October 29, 2004) was a Dominican politician.
Le Blanc was born in Vieille Case. He joined the Dominica Labour Party in 1957. He joined the government of the Federation of the West Indies in Trinidad in 1960, but returned to Dominica later that year to become the leader of his party. He won a seat in the House of Assembly in 1961.
Le Blanc served as chief minister of Dominica from January 1961 to March 1, 1967. In March 1967, when the British granted Dominica more self-government, Le Blanc became premier.
Le Blanc tried to implement socialist policies in Dominica. He was committed to helping poor workers, whom he called "little men", a catchphrase which still remains in Dominican politics. He was very popular voters, winning three elections in three different constituencies, and is believed by many to be one of the founders of the Dominican nation. He unexpectedly resigned on July 27, 1974, and retired from politics and public life. He did not explain his retirement, and refused to give interviews, but it is believed that he was tired of the opposition to his policies by many in the government. He returned to Vieille Case, where he died.
| Preceded by Frank Baron |
Chief Minister of Dominica 1961 to 1967 |
Succeeded by Himself as Premier |
| Preceded by Himself as Chief Minister |
Premier of Dominica March 1, 1967 to July 27, 1974 |
Succeeded by Patrick John |
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| Name | Leblanc, Edward Oliver |
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| Date of birth | October 3, 1923 |
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| Date of death | October 29, 2004 |
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I little have, and seek no more.
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And I am rich with little store.
They poor, I rich; they beg, I give;
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