John Compton
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John Compton was born on April 29, 1925, in Canouan[1][2] and died on September 7, 2007, in Castries[3][2]. He was a citizen of Saint Lucia and was educated at the London School of Economics and Political Science and Aberystwyth University. He was appointed a Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[4].
Compton served as a Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom and held the office of Prime Minister of Saint Lucia three times: in 1979, from 1982 to 1996, and from 2006 to 2007. His cause of death was a pulmonary embolism.
Key Facts
- Child: Jeannine Compton-Antoine[7], Nina Compton[8], Fiona Compton[9]
- Country of citizenship: Saint Lucia[10]
- Position held: Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[11], Prime Minister of Saint Lucia[12]
- Educated at: London School of Economics and Political Science[13], Aberystwyth University[14]
- Award received: Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Member of political party: United Workers Party[17]
- Commons category: John Compton[18]
- Cause of death: pulmonary embolism[19]
- Family name: Compton[20]
- Given name: John[21]
- Manner of death: natural causes[22]
- Name in native language: John George Melvin Compton[23]
Why It Matters
John Compton has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was John Compton born?
John Compton was born in Canouan[2].
Where did John Compton die?
John Compton passed away in Castries[4].
What did John Compton do for work?
John Compton worked as a politician[5].
Where did John Compton go to school?
John Compton was educated at London School of Economics and Political Science[13] and Aberystwyth University[14].
What awards did John Compton receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[15].