1914 - 1990
Simbhoonath Capildeo Trinidadian, Tobagonian Politician
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| First Name |
Simbhoonath
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| Last Name |
Capildeo
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| Birthday |
30th November, 1913
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| Birthplace |
Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago
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| Died |
1990
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| Nationality |
Trinidadian, Tobagonian
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| Occupation Text |
Lawyer, Politician
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| Occupation |
Politician
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The Rt Hon. Simbhoonath Capildeo MP (born 1914) was a prominent lawyer and politician in Trinidad and Tobago. He was the elder brother of Rudranath Capildeo and uncle of Nobel laureate Sir Vidia "V. S." Naipaul and Shiva Naipaul. Capildeo was one of the founding members of the Democratic Labour Party and a member of parliament from 1956 to 1966, becoming known as "the Lion of the Legislative Council". He served as the Leader of the Opposition in 1956. Capildeo was also an important leader of the Hindu community in Trinidad and played in role in the foundation of the Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha and the Bhadase Sagan Maraj. In 1989 he was awarded the Chaconia Gold Medal by the Trinidad and Tobago government, honoring his service to the country.
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