Alvin Braynen
Bahamian politician (1904–1992)
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Sir Alvin Braynen was a Bahamian politician who served as Speaker of the House of Assembly from 1967 to 1972.
Prime MinisterLynden Pindling
Preceded byRobert Symonette
Succeeded byArlington Butler
BornAlvin Rudolph Braynen
6 December 1904
6 December 1904
Current, Eleuthera, The Bahamas
Alvin Braynen | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the House of Assembly of the Bahamas | |
| In office 9 February 1967 – 18 October 1972 | |
| Prime Minister | Lynden Pindling |
| Preceded by | Robert Symonette |
| Succeeded by | Arlington Butler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alvin Rudolph Braynen 6 December 1904 Current, Eleuthera, The Bahamas |
| Died | 9 October 1992 (aged 87) |
| Party | United Bahamian Party |
Early life
Political Career
Braynen was elected to the House of Assembly in 1935,[3] and was continuously elected for 35 years. He was a member of United Bahamian Party until 1967, when he run as independent.[4] He was deputy speaker from 1949 to 1953 and from 1963 to 1966.[3] He served as the Speaker of the House of Assembly from February 1967 to October 1972.[4]
Braynen was appointed as the high commissioner for the Bahamas in London[2] from 1973 to 1977.[4]
Death
He died on 9 October 1992.[5]
