Louise Lake-Tack facts for kids
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Dame Louise Lake-Tack
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| Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda | |
| In office 17 July 2007 – 13 August 2014 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Baldwin Spencer Gaston Browne |
| Preceded by | James Carlisle |
| Succeeded by | Rodney Williams |
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| Born | 26 July 1944 Saint Philip, Antigua and Barbuda |
| Alma mater | City of Westminster College University of West London Open University City University |
Dame Louise Agnetha Lake-Tack was born on July 26, 1944. She is a former Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda. She made history as the first woman to hold this important position.
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Early Life and Career
Louise Lake-Tack was born in St. Philip Parish, Antigua. This was in the year 1944. She went to Freetown Government School. Later, she attended Antigua Girls High School in St. John's.
After finishing school, she moved to the United Kingdom. There, she studied nursing at Charing Cross Hospital. She worked as a nurse at the National Heart Hospital. She also worked at the Harley Street Clinic.
Later, Louise Lake-Tack studied law. She became a magistrate, which is like a judge. She heard cases in courts in London. She also helped with appeal cases from lower courts. For 24 years, she was part of the Antigua and Barbuda National Association in London. This group helped people from Antigua and Barbuda living in the UK.
Personal Life
Dame Louise Lake-Tack is a widow. She has two children.
Serving as Governor-General
Dame Louise Lake-Tack became the Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda on July 17, 2007. This was a very special moment. She was the first woman ever to hold this high office. The Governor-General is the representative of the King or Queen in a country.
She served in this role for about seven years. On August 14, 2014, her time as Governor-General ended. Sir Rodney Williams took over the position. He became the 4th Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda.
Honours and Awards
Dame Louise Lake-Tack has received several important awards. On October 16, 2007, she was made a Dame of the Venerable Order of St. John (DStJ). This is an ancient order of chivalry.
Then, on November 13, 2007, she received another high honour. She was appointed a Dame Grand Cross of the Order of St. Michael and St. George (GCMG). These honours show her important service to her country.
See also
In Spanish: Louise Lake-Tack para niños
