Tacius Golding
Jamaican politician (1900–1995)
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Tacius Golding (8 November 1900 – 6 October 1995) was a Jamaican politician, born in Bellas Gate, St. Catherine, Jamaica.[1][2] He was elected as a member of the House of Representatives in 1949,[2] and he served continuously until 1972. He was Speaker of the House from 1962 to 1967. A school is named after him in Jamaica.[3] His son, Bruce Golding, was Jamaica's 8th Prime Minister.[4] He died in 1995.[5]
Preceded byBurnet Birthwright Coke
Succeeded byEugene Condell Leonard Parkinson
BornTacius Nathaniel Golding
November 8, 1900
November 8, 1900
St. Catherine, Jamaica
DiedOctober 6, 1995 (aged 94)
Tacius Golding | |
|---|---|
| 5th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives | |
| In office 1962–1967 | |
| Preceded by | Burnet Birthwright Coke |
| Succeeded by | Eugene Condell Leonard Parkinson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Tacius Nathaniel Golding November 8, 1900 St. Catherine, Jamaica |
| Died | October 6, 1995 (aged 94) |
| Spouse |
Enid Bent (m. 1943) |
| Relations | Sherene Golding Campbell (granddaughter) |
| Children | Bruce Golding (son) |
