Claude Earl Francis | |
|---|---|
| 1st Chairperson of the Barbuda Council | |
| In office 1977 – 19 February 1978 | |
| Member of the House of Representatives of Antigua and Barbuda | |
| In office 11 February 1971 – 19 February 1978 | |
| Preceded by | McChesney George |
| Succeeded by | Eric Burton |
| Constituency | Barbuda |
| Minister of Barbuda Affairs | |
| In office 1976 – 19 February 1978 | |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 19 February 1978 |
| Spouse | Thirza Francis |
Claude Earl Francis, (d. 19 February 1978), practised law as a solicitor and barrister-at-law in Antigua and other Leeward Islands starting around 1950.[1] Francis had a key role in promoting the building of Barbudan houses outside the boundaries of the Codrington village.[2] The Barbuda Local Government Act is the work of Sir Claude Earl Francis.[3]