
politician from Trinidad and Tobago
1961 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
politician from Trinidad and Tobago
Born
December 1, 1961
Age
~65 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
politician
1961
Born in San Fernando (1961-12-01)
2015
PositionPresident of the Senate of Trinidad and Tobago (2015–2023)
2015
PositionMember of the Senate of Trinidad and Tobago (2015–2023)
2023
AwardOrder of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
2025
AwardPravasi Bharatiya Samman
Present
Age ~65
About
Christine Carla Kangaloo is a Trinidadian lawyer and politician who has served as the 7th President of Trinidad and Tobago since 2023. Kangaloo holds the distinction of being the first and only person to have served as Vice President of the Senate, President of the Senate, and President of the Republic in separate and distinct appointments. During her tenure as President of the Senate (2015–2023), she acted as President of the Republic on 33 separate occasions before being formally elected to the office by the Electoral College on 20 January 2023. Upon succeeding Paula-Mae Weekes on 20 March 2023, she became the first woman in the Americas to succeed another woman as Head of State. Globally, she is the second woman to achieve this feat in a parliamentary republic, following Ireland's Mary McAleese, who succeeded Mary Robinson in 1997. Additionally, she is the first woman of Indian ancestry to serve as a president of a country in the Americas.
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Christine Carla Kangaloo is a Trinidadian lawyer and politician who has served as the 7th President of Trinidad and Tobago since 2023. Kangaloo holds the distinction of being the first and only person to have served as Vice President of the Senate, President of the Senate, and President of the Repub
The name Christine means "A female given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: Christine. Christina.". It is of French origin.
Christine Kangaloo was born on December 1, 1961.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: Christine. Christina.
The name Christine is of French origin, meaning "A female given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: Christine. Christina.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Christine — December 1, 1961
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
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History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
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