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The Most Honourable
Sir Orville Turnquest
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Turnquest in 1997
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| 6th Governor-General of the Bahamas | |
| In office 3 January 1995 – 13 November 2001 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Hubert Ingraham |
| Preceded by | Sir Clifford Darling |
| Succeeded by | Dame Ivy Dumont |
| Deputy Prime Minister of the Bahamas | |
| In office 1992–1995 |
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| Prime Minister | Hubert Ingraham |
| Preceded by | Clement T. Maynard |
| Succeeded by | Frank Watson |
| Foreign Minister of The Bahamas | |
| In office 21 August 1992 – 3 January 1995 |
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| Prime Minister | Hubert Ingraham |
| Preceded by | Clement T. Maynard |
| Succeeded by | Janet Bostwick |
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Orville Alton Turnquest
19 July 1929 Grants Town, New Providence, The Bahamas |
| Political party | Free National Movement |
| Alma mater | University of London |
Sir Orville Alton Turnquest was an important leader in the Bahamas. He was born on July 19, 1929. He served as the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of External Relations for the Bahamas from 1992 to 1994. Later, he became the sixth Governor-General of the Bahamas. He held this high position from January 3, 1995, until he retired on November 13, 2001.
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About Sir Orville Turnquest
Early Life and Education
Orville Turnquest was born in Grants Town, which is in New Providence, Bahamas. His parents were Robert and Gwendolyn Turnquest. He went to the Government High School between 1942 and 1945. There, he earned his Cambridge Junior, Cambridge Senior, and London Matriculation Certificates.
After high school, he began studying law. From 1947 to 1953, he trained in the law offices of A. F. Adderley. He officially became a lawyer in the Bahamas on June 26, 1953. He continued his studies at the University of London from 1957 to 1960. He earned a law degree with honors. In July 1960, he also became a lawyer in England, joining Lincoln's Inn.
His Political Career
Sir Orville Turnquest held several important roles in the Bahamian government. On August 21, 1992, he became the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice and Foreign Affairs.
On September 1, 1993, he took on even more responsibilities. He became the Deputy Prime Minister, Attorney-General, and Minister of Foreign Affairs. He served in these roles until 1995. In 1995, he was given the title of Knight, which is a special honor.
Serving as Governor-General
Sir Orville Turnquest became the sixth Governor-General of the Bahamas on January 3, 1995. The Governor-General is the representative of the King or Queen of the United Kingdom in the Bahamas. This is a very important role in the country. He served in this position until he retired on November 13, 2001.
Special Honors
Sir Orville Turnquest received several special honors for his service.
United Kingdom:
He was made a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (GCMG) in 1995. This is a very high honor from the United Kingdom.
Bahamas:
In 2018, he became a Member of the Order of the Nation (ON). This is a top honor from the Bahamas.
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| Preceded by Sir Clifford Darling |
Governor-General of the Bahamas 1995–2001 |
Succeeded by Dame Ivy Dumont |
See also
In Spanish: Orville Turnquest para niños
