Patrick John

Dominican politician

Patrick Roland John (7 January 1938 – 6 July 2021) was the first Prime Minister of Dominica as well as its last Premier. He led Dominica to independence from the United Kingdom.

Patrick Roland John
1st Prime Minister of Dominica
In office
3 November 1978 – 21 June 1979
PresidentFred Degazon
Succeeded byOliver Seraphin (interim)
Premier of Dominica
In office
28 July 1974 – 2 November 1978
Preceded byEdward LeBlanc
Personal details
Born(1938-01-07)7 January 1938
Roseau, Dominica
Died6 July 2021(2021-07-06) (aged 83)
Roseau, Dominica
Political partyDominica Labour Party

John died at a hospital in Roseau, Dominica on 6 July 2021 at the age of 83.[1]

References change

  1. "BREAKING: Dominica's first prime minister, Patrick John, dies". Dominica News Online.