Eric Williams
The Honourable Dr. Eric Eustace Williams TC 1st Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago In office August 31, 1962 – March 29, 1981 President Solomon Hochoy Ellis Clarke Preceded by Prime Minister established Succeeded by George Chambers Premier of Trinidad and Tobago In office 9 July 1959 – 31 August 1962 Preceded by Position established Succeeded by Position abolished Chief Minister of Trinidad and Tobago In office October 28, 1956 – July 9, 1959 Preceded by Albert Gomes Succeeded by Post abolished Political Leader of the People's National Movement In office 1955–1981 Preceded by Party established Succeeded by George Chambers Personal details Born (1911-09-25)September 25, 1911 Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago Died March 29, 1981(1981-03-29) (aged 69) Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago Political party PNM (People's National Movement Children Alistair Williams, Pamela Williams, Erica Williams Connell Alma mater St. Catherine's College, Oxford Religion Anglican Eric Eustace Williams (25 September 1911 – 29 March 1981) served as the first Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago. He served as prime minister from 1962 until his death in 1981. He was also a noted Caribbean historian, and is widely regarded as "The Father of The Nation."