Arthur Chung (January 10 1918 – June 23 2008) was the first President of Guyana from 1970 to 1980. He was the first ethnic Chinese (Hakka) head of state in a non-Asian country. During his time as President of Guyana the office was that of a ceremonial head of state with real power in the hands of Prime Minister Forbes Burnham. He was awarded Guyana’s highest national award the Order of Excellence (O.E.).
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active years end date
1980-10-06
active years start date
1970-03-17
birth date
1918-01-10
birth place
Windsor Great Park, Essequibo Islands-West Demerara, British Guiana
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