Early Life
Political Career
Independence & Nation-Building
Legacy & Recognition
Fun Facts
100

He was born in this village of Mauritius in 1900.


Belle Rive, Flacq

100

He became leader of this major Mauritian political party in 1959

Labour Party

100

He signed agreements with Britain to grant independence on this exact date.


12 March 1968

100

The main international airport of Mauritius is named after him.


Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport

100

His affectionate nickname among Mauritians is this.


Chacha Ramgoolam

200

He studied medicine in this city

London

200

Before Mauritius’ independence, he served in this position from 1961

Chief Minister

200

A botanical garden in Pamplemousses also bears his name.

Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden?

200

He appears on this Mauritian banknote denomination.

2000 Rupees

300

He later became the first person to hold this high office after independence in 1968.

Prime Minister of Mauritius

300

He was posthumously given this title in Mauritius.

Father of the Nation