Lynden Pindling

Politician

Birthday March 22, 1930

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Bahamas

DEATH DATE Aug 26, 2000 (70)

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About

The first Prime Minister of the Bahamas from 1973 to 1992 who is regarded as the Father of the Nation of the Bahamas.

Before Fame

He received a Bachelor of Laws degree from King's College, University of London, in 1952 before joining the newly formed Progressive Liberal Party the next year as it's legal advisor.

Trivia

He played an important role in leading Bahamians to independence from Great Britain on 10 July 1973.

Family Life

He married Marguerite McKenzie in 1956.

Associated With

He helped the Bahamas break from Great Britain while Queen Elizabeth II was the monarch.