Arthur Chung
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Raymond Arthur Chung (鍾亞瑟, pinyin: Zhōng Yàsè; born January 10, 1918) was a president of Guyana from 1970 to 1980. He was the first ethnic Chinese president in a non-Asian country. During his time as president, the office was that of a ceremonial head of state, with real power in the hands of Prime Minister Forbes Burnham.
Preceded by none |
President of Guyana March 17, 1970–October 6, 1980 |
Succeeded by Forbes Burnham |