Dawda Kairaba Jawara
1st President of the Gambia (1924-2019)
1924 — 2019
Quick Facts
Profession
1st President of the Gambia (1924-2019)
Born
May 16, 1924
Died
2019 (age ~95)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician
The GambiaBorn in BarajallyDied in Fajara
1924
Born in Barajally (1924-05-16)
1962
PositionPrime Minister of The Gambia (1962–1970)
1970
PositionPresident of the Gambia (1970–1994)
1989
PositionChairperson of ECOWAS (1989–1990)
1991
PositionChairperson of ECOWAS (1991–1992)
2019
Died in Fajara
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dawda Kairaba Jawara?+
Dawda Kairaba Jawara is 1st President of the Gambia (1924-2019). Born in 1924.
When was Dawda Kairaba Jawara born?+
Dawda Kairaba Jawara was born on May 16, 1924.
When did Dawda Kairaba Jawara die?+
Dawda Kairaba Jawara died in 2019, at approximately 95 years of age.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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