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Claude-Earl Francis
(dob - February 1978)
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Claude-Earl Francis
Former Cabinet Minister, Antigua and Barbuda

Claude-Earl Francis was a former Antiguan parliamentarian and Cabinet Minister.

Career

Claude-Earl Francis was a successful lawyer.

Francis won the Barbuda seat in the 1971 election for the Progressive Labour Movement, and was appointed a Junior Minister. In November 1975, his ministerial appointment was cancelled by Premier George Walter. His dismissal from the cabinet was believed to have resulted from being critical of the government's new legislation and his votes against the government in the House of Representatives.

During the 1976 election, Francis retained the seat as an independent candidate; and in March1976, he was included in the Vere Bird Cabinet as Minister of Barbuda Affairs.

Personal life

Francis was married to Thirza Francis.

Death

Claude-Earl Francis died suddenly in February 1978. Eric Burton, and independent candidate won the September 1978 by-election for the Barbuda seat.

ELECTION TIMELINE
Year District Party Votes % votes Result Notes6
1976 Barbuda Independent 145 31.45% Won 2nd term
1971 Barbuda Progressive Labour Movement 211 50.00% Won 1st term
PARLIAMENTARY TIMELINE
Post Chamber Party Date
MP for Barbuda House of Representatives PLM 1971 - 1978†
PORTFOLIOS
Post Date
Minister in charge of Barbuda Affairs 1976 - 1978†
Junior Minister 1971 - 1974
Sources
† died in office
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Occupation Lawyer, Politician
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Place of Birth Antigua and Barbuda
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Date of Death February 1978
Place of Death Antigua and Barbuda
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Notable Accomplishments
Former Parliamentarian and Cabinet Minister
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