Lois Browne-Evans
Bermudian lawyer and politician
Born
1927
98 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Bermuda
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First female leader of the Bermuda Progressive Labour Party. Served as Bermuda's first female Attorney General. Elected to the House of Assembly in 1993, representing the constituency of C24. Advocated for civil rights and women's issues. Contributed to various legislative reforms in Bermuda throughout her political career.
First female Attorney General of Bermuda
Leader of the Bermuda Progressive Labour Party
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