Castries, Saint Lucia — Caribbean Region (Lesser Antilles)

William Arthur Lewis

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 25, 2015

1. William Arthur Lewis Marker

Inscription.
William Arthur Lewis KT
Nobel Laureate
Economist
Born 23rd January 1915
Died 15th June 1991
For whom this college is named
Beloved husband of Gladys, Father of Elizabeth and Barbara
First Vice-Chancellor of the University of the West Indies
Co-founder of the United Nations Development Programme
First President of the the Caribbean Development Bank
“The fundamental cure for poverty is not money, but knowledge”
Teacher Author Gentle and Kind
Peace Dearest Friend

Reverse:
William Arthur Lewis KT.
Born 23rd January 1915
Died 15th June 1991
For whom this College is named
RIP

Erected 1991.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is January 23, 1915.

Location. 13° 59.823′ N, 60° 59.645′ W. Marker is in Castries. The gravesite and marker are on the grounds of the William Arthur Lewis Community College near Castries, Saint Lucia. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Castries LC04 301, Saint Lucia. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 27th Inniskilling Regiment (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Inniskilling Fusiliers: 27th (Inniskilling) Regiment of Foot (about

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150 meters away); Government House Saint Lucia (approx. one kilometer away); World Wars Memorial (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); Sir William Arthur Lewis (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); Hon. Derek Alton Walcott (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); The “Cannon” at Walcott Place (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); Derek Walcott Square (approx. 1.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Castries.

Reverse of William Arthur Lewis Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 25, 2015

2. Reverse of William Arthur Lewis Marker

Wide view of William Arthur Lewis Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 25, 2015

3. Wide view of William Arthur Lewis Marker

The tomb is in the shape of an open, upturned book.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 679 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 26, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.