Robert Symonette
Robert Symonette | |
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| Speaker of the House of Assembly of the Bahamas | |
| In office 6 December 1962 – 9 February 1967 | |
| Prime Minister | Roland Symonette Lynden Pindling |
| Preceded by | Asa Hubert Pritchard |
| Succeeded by | Alvin Rudolph Braynen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 January 1925 |
| Died | 1 March 1998 (aged 73) |
| Party | United Bahamian Party |
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| Personal information | |
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| Full name | Robert Hallam Symonette |
Nickname | Bobby |
| Sport | |
| Sailing career | |
| Class | 5.5m |
Robert "Bobby" Hallam Symonette (31 January 1925 – 1 March 1998) was a Bahamian yachtsman, businessman and politician. Symonette was an accomplished international yachtsman. He represented the Bahamas at five Olympic Games and won one gold, three silvers, and one bronze at six World Championships. He also served as a Member of Parliament and the Speaker of the House of Assembly of the Bahamas.