13 Facts About Clifford Campbell

Clifford Campbell was born in Petersfield, Jamaica on 28 June 1892, the son of civil servant James Campbell and his wife Blance.

Clifford Campbell was educated at Petersfield Elementary School and Mico Teachers' College.

Clifford Campbell became a schoolteacher and later was promoted to principal of three schools and headmaster in the parish.

In 1944, Clifford Campbell entered electoral politics as a member of the recently founded Jamaica Labour Party.

Clifford Campbell ran a successful campaign for a seat in the House of Representatives and chaired the House Committee on Education from 1945 to 1949.

In 1950, Clifford Campbell was elected as Speaker of the House.

Clifford Campbell became the first Jamaican-born Governor-General and served until 2 March 1973.

Clifford Campbell died on 28 September 1991 at the age of 99.

Clifford Campbell was enthusiastic about the arts as well as community service.

Additionally, Clifford Campbell was a member of clubs and societies as the Jamaica National Choral and Orchestral Society, the Jamaica Youth Clubs Council, and the Jamaica Flying Club, of which he was president.

Clifford Campbell contributed to other organisations such as the Jamaica Agricultural Society, the Jamaica Cancer Society, and the Jamaica Football Federation.

Clifford Campbell was awarded the Order of the Nation and the Order of Saint John.

Clifford Campbell was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II, first as Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George and later as Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order.