Forbes Burnham
Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham (20 February 1923–6 August 1985) was the leader of Guyana from 1964 until his death, first as Premier from 1964 to 1966, then as the Prime Minister from 1966 to 1980 and finally as President from 1980 to 1985. He was awarded Guyana's highest national award, the Order of Excellence (O.E.).
Read more about Forbes Burnham: Personal Life and Education, Early Years: The People's Progressive Party (PPP), Leader of Guyana: The People's National Congress (PNC), Burnham's Guyana, Mysterious Death
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