Randol Fawkes

Born: 20-Mar-1924
Birthplace: Nassau, New Providence
Died: 15-Jun-2000
Location of death: Nassau, New Providence
Cause of death: Natural Causes
Gender: Male
Religion: Christian
Ethnicity: Black
Occupation: Trade Union Leader/Politician/Author

Executive summary: Nicknamed "The Father of Labour", Sir Fawkes has been involved in nearly every progressive Bahamian moment between 1940 and 1950. In 1951, Sir Fawkes founded the first commerical bank in the Bahamas. In 1955, he founded the Bahamas Federation of Labour. Sir Fawkes also published four books during his lifetime and was knighted by the Queen in 1978.

Father: Edward R. Fawkes
Mother: Mildred Fawkes
Wife: Jacqueline Rosalie (4 children)
Children: Francis, Douglas, David, Rosalie

Highlights:
Member of the House of Assembly 1956-1972

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