Seewoosagur Ramgoolam

ABOUT SEEWOOSAGUR RAMGOOLAM

Mauritian physician, politician, and statesman who served as the island's only chief minister, first prime minister, and fifth governor-general. He is also widely recognized as being the nation's founding father.

He attended Bel Air Government School. He graduated from the University College of London and attended lectures at the London School of Economics.

From 1976 to 1977, he was the Chairperson of the Organization of African Unity. He also figures on every Mauritian Rupee coin and on the highest note tender of Rs2,000.

He is the son of Moheeth Ramgoolam. From 1939 to 1984, he was married to Sushil Ramgoolam. They have a daughter named Sunita and a son named Navin Ramgoolam. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam's son, Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, served as the third and fifth prime minister of Mauritius.

While at the French capital he purchased copies of the books of Andre Gide and later became friends with the author.