Joseph Nathaniel France

Sir Joseph Nathaniel France, KCMG, CBE (16 September 1907 – 21 May 1997) was a Saint Kitts and Nevis politician and trade union leader.

Sir Joseph Nathaniel France
Member of the National Assembly of Saint Kitts and Nevis
In office
1946–1984
Personal details
Born(1907-09-16)16 September 1907
Died21 May 1997(1997-05-21) (aged 89)
Political partyLabour 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.[1] 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.[2]

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References

  1. "London Gazette (pdf file)" (PDF). Retrieved 18 April 2018.
  2. "Welcome cuopm.com - BlueHost.com". www.cuopm.com. Retrieved 18 April 2018.


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