Carlyle Glean
Grenadian politician (1932–2021)
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Sir Carlyle Arnold Glean, GCMG[1] (11 February 1932 – 21 December 2021) was a Grenadian politician, who served as governor-general of Grenada from 2008 to 2013.
Keith Mitchell
Sir Carlyle Glean | |
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| 5th Governor-General of Grenada | |
| In office 27 November 2008 – 7 May 2013 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Tillman Thomas Keith Mitchell |
| Preceded by | Sir Daniel Williams |
| Succeeded by | Dame Cécile La Grenade |
| Minister of Education | |
| In office 1990–1995 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Sir Nicholas Brathwaite |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Carlyle Arnold Glean 11 February 1932 |
| Died | 21 December 2021 (aged 89) |
| Spouse | Norma (nee DeCoteau) |
| Alma mater | University of Calgary (BEd) University of East Anglia (MA) |
Early life and education
Glean was born in Gouyave, Grenada, British Windward Islands, on 11 February 1932.[2] He was educated at the University of Calgary (BEd) and the University of East Anglia (MA, 1982).
Career in politics
Glean served as Minister of Education in the government of Sir Nicholas Brathwaite from 1990 to 1995, after which he retired from politics.
In 2008, he was appointed Governor-General of Grenada by Elizabeth II, Queen of Grenada. He served in this position until 2013 when he was succeeded by Dame Cécile La Grenade.
Personal life and death
Glean died on 21 December 2021, at the age of 89.[3] He received tributes from current Governor-General La Grenade,[4] Prime Minister Keith Mitchell,[5] and the National Democratic Congress.[6]
