Early Life
He was born in this village of Mauritius in 1900.
Belle Rive, Flacq
He became leader of this major Mauritian political party in 1959
Labour Party
He signed agreements with Britain to grant independence on this exact date.
12 March 1968
The main international airport of Mauritius is named after him.
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
His affectionate nickname among Mauritians is this.
Chacha Ramgoolam
He studied medicine in this city
London
Before Mauritius’ independence, he served in this position from 1961
Chief Minister
A botanical garden in Pamplemousses also bears his name.
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden?
He appears on this Mauritian banknote denomination.
2000 Rupees
He later became the first person to hold this high office after independence in 1968.
Prime Minister of Mauritius
He was posthumously given this title in Mauritius.
Father of the Nation