Seewoosagur Ramgoolam
Seewoosagur Ramgoolam | |
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Seewoosagur Ramgoolam in 1970 | |
| Governor-General of Mauritius | |
| In office 28 December 1983 – 15 December 1985 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Anerood Jugnauth |
| Preceded by | Dayendranath Burrenchobay |
| Succeeded by | Cassam Moollan (acting) |
| Prime Minister of Mauritius | |
| In office 12 March 1968 – 15 June 1982 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
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| Preceded by | Himself (as Chief Minister) |
| Succeeded by | Anerood Jugnauth |
| Chief Minister of Mauritius | |
| In office 26 September 1961 – 12 March 1968 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor | Thomas Douglas Vickers (acting) John Shaw Rennie |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Himself (as Prime Minister) |
| Lord Mayor of Port Louis | |
| In office 1958–1959 | |
| Preceded by | Edgard Millien |
| Succeeded by | Guy Forget |
| Leader of Labour Party | |
| In office 1 December 1958 – 15 December 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Emmanuel Anquetil |
| Succeeded by | Satcam Boolell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 September 1900 Belle Rive, (Kewal Nagar), British Mauritius |
| Died | 15 December 1985 (aged 85) Port Louis, Mauritius |
| Resting place | SSR Botanical Garden |
| Political party | Union Mauricienne Labour Party |
| Spouse | Sushil Ramjoorawon (1922–1984) |
| Children | Navin; Sunita |
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| Residence(s) | State House (official); Rue Deforges, Port Louis (personal) |
| Alma mater | University College London; London School of Economics |
| Profession | Physician |
| Website | ssr.intnet.mu |
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam GCMG LRCP MRCS (18 September 1900 – 15 December 1985), often referred to as Chacha "Uncle" Ramgoolam or SSR, was a Mauritian physician, politician, and statesman. He served as the island's only chief minister, first prime minister, and fifth governor-general.
He is widely recognized as the nation's founding father. After Guy Rozemont's death in 1956, Ramgoolam served as the leader of the Labour Party of Mauritius until his death in 1985 and led the country to independence in 1968.
His son, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, has served as prime minister of Mauritius in the past and currently occupies the office.