Leigh Richardson was a Honduran-born Belizean politician.
11 Facts About Leigh Richardson
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Leigh Richardson was born to Belizean parents in Puerto Castilla, Honduras.
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Leigh Richardson moved with his parents to Belize, then known as British Honduras, at the age of five.
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Leigh Richardson was co-founder of the Belize Billboard and held leadership positions in the People's Committee.
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Leigh Richardson was a founding member of the People's United Party and was elected as its second leader.
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Leigh Richardson led the PUP to its first major political victory in 1954.
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Leigh Richardson moved to Trinidad in early 1958, effectively leaving party leadership to Goldson.
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On 18 September 2008, shortly before his death and despite living abroad for decades, Leigh Richardson was formally recognized as a Belizean patriot.
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Leigh Richardson was conferred with the Order of Distinction, the nation's third-highest honor, during that year's independence celebrations.
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Leigh Richardson's sister accepted the honour on his behalf, as he was too ill to attend.
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Leigh Richardson died in October 2008 due to complications from Parkinson's disease.