Carlyle Glean
Sir Carlyle Glean | |
|---|---|
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| 5th Governor-General of Grenada | |
| In office 27 November 2008 – 7 May 2013 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Tillman Thomas Keith Mitchell |
| Preceded by | Sir Daniel Williams |
| Succeeded by | Dame Cécile La Grenade |
| Minister of Education | |
| In office 1990–1995 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Sir Nicholas Brathwaite |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Carlyle Arnold Glean 11 February 1932 Gouyave, Grenada, British Windward Islands (now Grenada) |
| Died | 21 December 2021 (aged 89) Grenada |
| Spouse | Norma (nee DeCoteau) |
| Alma mater | University of Calgary (BEd) University of East Anglia (MA) |
Sir Carlyle Arnold Glean, GCMG[1] (11 February 1932 – 21 December 2021) was a Grenadian politician, who served as governor-general of Grenada from 2008 to 2013.
Early life and education
[edit]Glean was born in Gouyave, Grenada, British Windward Islands, on 11 February 1932.[2] He was educated at the University of Calgary (BEd) and the University of East Anglia (MA, 1982).
Career in politics
[edit]Glean served as Minister of Education in the government of Sir Nicholas Brathwaite from 1990 to 1995, after which he retired from politics.
In 2008, he was appointed Governor-General of Grenada by Elizabeth II, Queen of Grenada. He served in this position until 2013 when he was succeeded by Dame Cécile La Grenade.
Personal life and death
[edit]Glean died on 21 December 2021, at the age of 89.[3] He received tributes from current Governor-General La Grenade,[4] Prime Minister Keith Mitchell,[5] and the National Democratic Congress.[6]
Honours
[edit]Commonwealth Honours
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References
[edit]- ^ "No. 58976". The London Gazette. 10 February 2009. p. 2275.
- ^ "Biography: Carlyle Arnold Glean | GOV.gd". Archived from the original on 11 November 2011. Retrieved 6 November 2010.
- ^ "Former Governor-General Sir Carlyle Glean has died". Now Grenada. 21 December 2021. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
- ^ "Governor-General's statement on death of Sir Carlyle Glean | NOW Grenada". 21 December 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
- ^ "Prime Minister Extends Sympathy On The Passing Of Former Governor General Sir Carlyle Glean". Wee 93.3/9 FM Radio Grenada. 22 December 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
- ^ "An outstanding and proud son of Gouyave and Grenada". ndcgrenada.org. 22 December 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
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