Seewoosagur Ramgoolam
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Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, often referred to as Chacha "Uncle" Ramgoolam or SSR, was a Mauritian physician, politician, and statesman. He served as the island's only chief minister and premier and the
Ramgoolam in 1970
One rupee coin displaying the portrait of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam
Mauritius
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Mauritius, officially the Republic of Mauritius, is an island country in the Indian Ocean, located about 1,100 nautical miles off the southeastern coast of Africa, east of Madagascar. It includes the
Seewoosagur Ramgoolam
…Ramjoorawon. They had two children: a daughter, Sunita (now Sunita Joypaul), and a son, Navin Ramgoolam who is currently serving as prime minister. Mauritius Knight Bachelor Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George Various streets and public places in Mauritius bear the name of Sir Seewoosagur…
Pedro Mascarenhas, Viceroy of Portuguese India and namesake of the Mascarene Islands
Dutch activities on Mauritius, as well as the first published depiction of a dodo bird (2), 1601
First African slaves to Mauritius
The Battle of Grand Port between French and British naval forces, 20–27 August 1810