Daniel Williams (governor-general)
4th Governor-General of Grenada (1935–2024)
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Sir Daniel Charles Williams GCMG COG (4 November 1935 – 2 October 2024) was a Grenadian lawyer who served as governor-general of Grenada from 8 August 1996 until 18 November 2008.[1] He was formally appointed by Queen Elizabeth II on 9 August 1996 after having been nominated by Prime Minister Keith Mitchell.
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Sir Daniel Williams | |
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Williams in 2012 | |
| 4th Governor-General of Grenada | |
| In office 8 August 1996 – 18 November 2008 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Keith Mitchell Tillman Thomas |
| Preceded by | Reginald Palmer |
| Succeeded by | Carlyle Glean |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 November 1935 |
| Died | 2 October 2024 (aged 88) St. George's, Grenada |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | University of London |
Williams was the first Grenadian governor-general who had been active in politics prior to his appointment. He was elected to the Parliament of Grenada as a New National Party candidate in 1984. From 1984 to 1989, Williams served in various ministerial roles in the Herbert Blaize government, including a brief stint as acting prime minister in 1988. Williams resumed his private law practice after the NNP was defeated at the 1990 elections.[2]
In 1996, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II as Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Michael and St. George (GCMG).[3]
Williams founded the law firm Danny Williams & Co.[4] He died on 2 October 2024, at the age of 88.[5][6]
