Seewoosagur Ramgoolam
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam GCMG LRCP MRCS (18 September 1900 – 15 December 1985), often referred to as Chacha Ramgoolam or SSR, was a Mauritian physician, politician, and statesman. He served as the island's only chief minister, first prime minister, and fifth governor-general.
Seewoosagur Ramgoolam | |
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Seewoosagur Ramgoolam in 1962 | |
| 5th Governor-General of Mauritius | |
| In office 28 December 1983 – 14 December 1985 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Anerood Jugnauth |
| Preceded by | Dayendranath Burrenchobay |
| Succeeded by | Sir Cassam Moollan (acting) |
| 1st Prime Minister of Mauritius | |
| In office 12 March 1968 – 30 June 1982 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
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| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Anerood Jugnauth |
| Chief Minister of Mauritius | |
| In office 26 September 1961 – 12 March 1968 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor | Thomas Douglas Vickers (acting); Sir John Shaw Rennie |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Lord Mayor of Port Louis | |
| In office 1958–1959 | |
| Preceded by | Edgard Millien |
| Succeeded by | Guy Forget |
| Leader of Labour Party | |
| In office 1 December 1958 – 15 December 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Emmanuel Anquetil |
| Succeeded by | Sir Satcam Boolell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 September 1900 Belle Rive (now Kewal Nagar), British Mauritius |
| Died | 15 December 1985 (aged 85) Port Louis, Mauritius |
| Resting place | SSR Botanical Garden |
| Political party | Labour Party |
| Spouse | Sushil Ramjoorawon (1922–1984) |
| Children | Navin; Sunita |
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| Residence(s) | State House (official); Rue Deforges, Port Louis (personal) |
| Alma mater | University College London; London School of Economics |
| Profession | Physician |
| Website | ssr.intnet.mu |
He is widely recognized as the nation's founding father. After Guy Rozemont's death in 1956, Ramgoolam served as the leader of the Labour Party of Mauritius until his death in 1985 and led the country to independence in 1968.
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam's son, Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, served as the third and fifth prime minister of Mauritius.
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