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Eric Burton
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Sir Eric Burton, KCN
Former Parliamentarian, Antigua and Barbuda

Eric Burton is a former Barbudan parliamentarian.

Career

Burton was the independent parliamentary representative for Barbuda from 1980 - 1989.

Honours and Awards

In 2012, Burton was inducted as a Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of the Nation.

ELECTION TIMELINE
Year District Party Votes % votes Result Notes
1989 Barbuda Barbuda National Movement 150 28.57% Lost Lost to Hilbourne Frank (BPM)
1984 Barbuda Independent 267 54.16% Won 2nd term
1980 Barbuda Independent 302 67.87% Won 1st term
1976 Barbuda Progressive Labour Movement 88 19.09% Lost Lost to Claude-Earl Francis (IND)
PARLIAMENTARY TIMELINE
Post Chamber Party Date
Leader of the Opposition House of Representatives IND 1984 - 1989
MP for Barbuda House of Representatives IND 1980 - 1989
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Occupation Businessman, Politician
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Place of Birth Antigua and Barbuda
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Notable Accomplishments
Former Parliamentarian
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