Edwin Allen
Edwin Leopold Allen | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Education | |
| In office 1962–1972 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governors General | Sir Kenneth Blackburne Sir Clifford Campbell |
| Prime Minister | Sir Alexander Bustamante Sir Donald Sangster Rt. Hon. Hugh Shearer |
| Preceded by | Ivan Lloyd |
| Succeeded by | Sir Florizel Glasspole |
| In office 1953–1955 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Sir Alexander Bustamante |
| Governor | Sir Hugh Mackintosh Foot |
| Preceded by | L. L. Simmonds |
| Succeeded by | Ivan Lloyd |
| MP for Clarendon North Western | |
| In office 1944–1955 | |
| Monarchs | George VI Elizabeth II |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 17, 1905 St. Andrew, Colony of Jamaica, British Empire |
| Died | February 19, 1984 (aged 78) |
| Political party | Jamaica Labour Party |
| Spouse |
Edith Monica (née Dale)
(m. 1982) |
| Alma mater | University of London |
Edwin Leopold Allen (April 17, 1905 – February 19, 1984) was a Jamaican politician, representing the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP). He served twice as minister of education (1953-1955) and (1962-1972). He was the first and longest-serving Minister of Education of independent Jamaica.