Lynden Pindling

Bahamian politician (1930–2000)

Sir Lynden Oscar Pindling, (22 March 1930 – 26 August 2000) was a Bahamian politician who was the first prime minister of the Bahamas from 1973 to 1992. Pindling is regarded by some as the "Father of the Nation", having led the Bahamas to majority rule and independence. Pindling served as the first black colonial premier of the Bahamas from 1967 to 1969, being the second and final officeholder.

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