Seewoosagur Ramgoolam
Mauritian physician, politician, and statesman
Years: 1900 - 1985
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam GCMG LRCP MRCS (18 September 1900 – 15 December 1985), often referred to as Chacha "Uncle" Ramgoolam or SSR, was a Mauritian physician, politician, and statesman. He served as the island's only chief minister, first prime minister, and fifth governor-general.
He is widely recognized as the nation's founding father. After Guy Rozemont's death in 1956, Ramgoolam served as the leader of the Labour Party of Mauritius until his death in 1985 and led the country to independence in 1968.
His son, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, has served as prime minister of Mauritius in the past and currently occupies the office
