Lois Browne-Evans

Bermudian lawyer and politician

Lois Browne-Evans - Bermudian lawyer and politician
Born

1927
98 years ago

Died

May 29th, 2007
18 years ago — 80 years old

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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