Michael Manley
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Michael Manley was born December 10, 1924, in Kingston.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] He held Jamaican citizenship. He was educated at the London School of Economics and Political Science and McGill University.[10][7]
He served as Leader of the Opposition (1969–1972). He was Prime Minister of Jamaica (1972–1980). He was Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (1972–1975). He was also a Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom.
His children were Rachel Manley, Sarah, Joseph, and David.[1] He received the Order of the Nation, Order of Merit, Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo, Order of José Martí, Order of the Liberator, and Order of the Aztec Eagle.[11] He died March 6, 1997, in Kingston, with prostate cancer as the cause of death.[1][12][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] He was buried at National Heroes Park.[9].
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Saint Andrew Parish[7]
- Place of burial: National Heroes Park[8]
- Father: Norman Manley[9]
- Mother: Edna Manley[10]
- Spouse: Beverley Anderson Manley[11]
- Child: Rachel Manley[12]
- Country of citizenship: Jamaica[13]
- Position held: Leader of the Opposition[14], Prime Minister of Jamaica[15], Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade[16], Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17]
- Educated at: London School of Economics and Political Science[18], McGill University[19]
- Award received: Order of the Nation[20], Order of Merit[21], Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo[22], Order of José Martí[23], Order of the Liberator[24], Order of the Aztec Eagle[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Member of political party: People's National Party[27]
- Commons category: Michael Manley[28]
- Military, police or special rank: pilot officer[29]
- Cause of death: prostate cancer[30]
- Family name: Manley[31]
- Given name: Michael[32]
- Manner of death: natural causes[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[34]
- Name in native language: Michael Norman Manley[35]
- Different from: Michael Manley[36]
- Number of children: 5[37]
- Start of work period: 1943[38]
- Sibling: Douglas Manley[39]
Why It Matters
Michael Manley has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Michael Manley born?
Michael Manley was born in Kingston[2].
Where did Michael Manley die?
Michael Manley died in Kingston[4].
Who were Michael Manley's parents?
Michael Manley's father was Norman Manley[9]. Michael Manley's mother was Edna Manley[10].
Who was Michael Manley married to?
Michael Manley's spouses include Beverley Anderson Manley[11].
What did Michael Manley do for work?
Michael Manley worked as a politician[5].
Where did Michael Manley go to school?
Michael Manley was educated at London School of Economics and Political Science[18] and McGill University[19].
What awards did Michael Manley receive?
Honors received include Order of the Nation[20], Order of Merit[21], Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo[22], and Order of José Martí[23].