Joseph Nathaniel France
Sir Joseph Nathaniel France, KCMG, CBE (16 September 1907[1] – 21 May 1997) was a Saint Kitts and Nevis politician and trade union leader.
Sir Joseph Nathaniel France | |
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| Member of the National Assembly of Saint Kitts and Nevis | |
| In office 1946–1984 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 September 1907 Mount Lily, Saint James Windward Parish, Nevis[1] |
| Died | 21 May 1997 (aged 89) |
| Political party | Labour Party (1940–1997) |
Life and career
France served as a representative in the National Assembly and as Minister of Social Services under Chief Minister Paul Southwell. He was also the General Secretary for the St. Kitts and Nevis Trades and Labour Union.
In 1996, France became a Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George.[2] In 2004, France was posthumously granted the title of National Hero by the National Assembly and is honoured annually on National Heroes Day. The general hospital in St. Kitts was named in his honour.[3]
References
- "Sir Joseph Nathaniel France – St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party". 27 July 2018. Archived from the original on 2018-07-27.
- "London Gazette (pdf file)" (PDF). Retrieved 18 April 2018.
- "C.A. Paul Southwell and Joseph N. France Elevated to National Heroes Status by Parliament". The Communication's Unit of the Office of the Prime Minister, St. Kitts & Nevis. 2004-09-12. Archived from the original on 2004-11-04. Retrieved 2021-01-20.
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