Baron Constantine
At a glance:
- Series: Dictionary of World Biography: Twentieth Century
- Categories: Government and Politics, Social Issues, Reform, and Protest, Sports
- Subcategories: Politicians, Diplomats, African Americans, Blacks, Race, Ethnicity, Racism, Athletes, Parliament, House of Commons, House of Lords
- Curriculum: 20th & 21st Century European History, British History, Latin American History, African American History
Article abstract: The outstanding West Indian cricketer of his time, Constantine used his influence to promote racial justice and West Indian independence. He became the first black member of the House of Lords.
Early Life
Learie Nicholas Constantine was born on September 21, 1901, at Petit Valley, Diego Martinez, Trinidad. When he was three his family moved to Maraval, near Port of Spain, and then in 1908 to the nearby village of St. Ann’s. His father, Lebrun Constantine, overseer of a cocoa estate, was a fine cricketer who toured England with West...
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