Linden Forbes Burnham
Linden Forbes Burnham was a prominent Guyanese politician who served as the Prime Minister and later as the President of Guyana. He was a key figure in the country's transition to independence from British colonial rule and was known for his leadership during a politically turbulent period in the 1960s and 1970s. Burnham's government faced significant challenges, including ethnic tensions, economic difficulties, and the Rupununi Rebellion in 1969, which he addressed through military action.
Born on Feb 20, 1923 (102 years old)
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Linden Forbes Burnham was the Prime Minister of Guyana who admired Roberta Flack's music.
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Linden Forbes Burnham was the Prime Minister of Guyana during the Rupununi Rebellion.
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