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Preceded by
  
Hendrick Chin A Sen

Resigned
  
January 25, 1988

Succeeded by
  
Name
  
Fred Misier


Fred Ramdat Misier

Full Name
  
Lachmipersad Frederik Ramdat Misier

Spouse(s)
  
Hilda Doergadei Dewanchand

Died
  
June 25, 2004, Paramaribo, Suriname

Presidential term
  
February 8, 1982 – January 25, 1988

First day in office
  
February 8, 1982

Lachmipersad Frederik "Fred" Ramdat Misier (28 October 1926 – 25 June 2004) was the 3rd President of Suriname, serving from 1982 to 1988.

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Early life

He was born on 28 October 1926 in Paramaribo, Suriname. His parents were Rampargas Ramdat Misier and Ramkali Durgadulare.

Political career

Before becoming president, Ramdat Misier served as a teacher, lawyer and president of the Court of Justice. Head of the military Dési Bouterse appointed Ramdat Misier third president of Suriname on 8 February 1982. As president, he oversaw November 1987 democratic elections that elected Ramsewak Shankar to the presidency. Ramdat Misier was succeeded by Shankar in February 1988.

Death

Ramdat Misier died on 25 June 2004, at the age of 77. His death occurred at the country's capital, Paramaribo. Former president Jules Wijdenbosch commented on Ramdat Misier's political career, saying "he has played a vital role in Suriname's new democratic gestation. He brought unprecedented developments for the country." He is survived by his spouse, Hilda Doergadei Dewanchand. Ramdat Misier's cremation was held on 30 June and was attended by a number of dignitaries, including Wijdenbosch and former president Ronald Venetiaan.

References

Fred Ramdat Misier Wikipedia


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