Angelo Bissessarsingh

Angelo Bissessarsingh
Born (1982-09-29)September 29, 1982
San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago[1]
Died February 2, 2017(2017-02-02) (aged 34)
Siparia, Trinidad and Tobago
Cause of death Pancreatic cancer
Citizenship Trinidad and Tobago
Alma mater University of the West Indies
Occupation Historian
Years active 2006 – 2017
Awards Hummingbird Medal (Gold)

Angelo Bissessarsingh (September 1982 – February 2, 2017) was an historian and author from Trinidad and Tobago. His written works include A Walk Back in Time: Snapshots of the History of Trinidad and Tobago. He wrote a column entitled "Back in Time" for the Trinidad Guardian.[2] He was also the curator of the Virtual Museum of Trinidad and Tobago online.[3]

He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2015 and initially given six months to live.[4] He died on 2 February 2017 at his home in Siparia, aged 34.[5]

Awards

Bissessarsingh was awarded the Hummingbird Medal (Gold) for his service in the field of education and history.[6][4]

References

  1. ↑ "Angelo Bissessarsingh: back in times - Caribbean Beat Magazine". Caribbean Beat Magazine. 2016-03-01. Retrieved 2017-10-16.
  2. ↑ Biography at NGC Bocas Lit Fest.
  3. ↑ "Museum to replace Angelo's home". The Trinidad Guardian Newspaper. Retrieved 2017-10-16.
  4. 1 2 "Angelo Bissessarsingh has died", CNC2, 2 February 2017.
  5. ↑ "Angelo Bissessarsingh has died". Daily Express. Trinidad and Tobago. 2 February 2017. Retrieved 16 February 2017.
  6. ↑ Kim Boodram, "32 to receive national awards", Daily Express (Trinidad and Tobago), 30 August 2016.


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