Pierre Charles

Infobox_Politician
name = Pierre Charles


caption =
birth_date = 30 June 1954
birth_place = Grand Bay
residence = Grand Bay
death_date = 6 January 2004
death_place = Roseau
office = flagicon|Dominica Prime Minister
salary =
term_start = 3 October 2000
term_end = 6 January 2004
predecessor = Roosevelt Douglas
successor = Roosevelt Skerrit
constituency_MP2 = Grand Bay
majority2 =
term_start2 = 1985
term_end2 = 6 January 2004
predecessor2 =
successor2 = John Fabien
party = DLP
alma_mater =
religion = Roman Catholic
spouse = Justina Charles
children =
website =
footnotes =

Pierre Charles (June 30, 1954 – January 6, 2004) was Prime Minister of Dominica from 2000 to 2004 as well as Member of Parliament for Grand Bay, Dominica from 1985 until his death. He was born in Grand Bay in Saint Patrick parish. He began his high school education at the Dominica Grammar School and completed it at the St. Mary's Academy before pursuing studies at the local teachers college. He served as a teacher and community organizer before entering elective office.

He became ill in February 2003, and had angioplasty surgery. Concerns about his health led to calls for him to step down. However, he continued to serve as prime minister until his death, which occurred during a medical leave of absence. Osborne Riviere acted as Prime Minister in Charles' stead. However, upon return from his medical leave of absence, Charles succumbed to a heart attack while being driven home from a Cabinet meeting.

Pierre Charles is an Honorary Member of [http://www.raoulwallenberg.net The International Raoul Wallenberg Foundation]

External links

* [http://www.globeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20040106.wdomi16/BNStory/International/ Dominica PM dies] : "Globe and Mail" (Canada)