Derek Jagan
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Derek Jagan | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the National Assembly of Guyana | |
| In office 17 December 1992 – 15 October 2000 | |
| Preceded by | Sase Narain |
| Succeeded by | Martin Zephyr |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 May 1930 |
| Died | 15 October 2000 (aged 70) |
| Party | People's Progressive Party |
| Spouse | Roshenara Gajraj |
| Relatives | Cheddi Jagan (brother) Janet Jagan (sister-in-law) Cheddi "Joey" Jagan Jr. (nephew) |
| Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
Derek Chunilall Jagan (25 May 1930 – 15 October 2000) was a Guyanese politician and lawyer. He served as Speaker of the National Assembly of Guyana from 1992 to 2000.[2] He died of an apparent heart attack while doing yard work in 2000.[3] He was the younger brother of former Guyanese president Cheddi Jagan.[citation needed]
In the early 1960s, Jagan was monitored by the British government during the Cold War.[4]
Jagan was elected (PPP/C) was elected speaker 17 December 1992.[2] Upon his death, he was replaced by Winslow Martin Zephyr.[5]
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