Angelo Bissesarsingh

Angelo Bissesarsingh (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.[1] He was also the curator of the Virtual Museum of Trinidad and Tobago online.

In 2015, he was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer and initially given six months to live.[2] He died on 2 February 2017 at his home in Siparia, aged 34.[3]

Awards

Bissesarsingh was awarded the Hummingbird Medal (Gold) for his service in the field of education and history.[4][2]

References

  1. ↑ Biography at NGC Bocas Lit Fest.
  2. 1 2 "Angelo Bissessarsingh has died", CNC2, 2 February 2017.
  3. ↑ "Angelo Bissessarsingh has died". Daily Express. Trinidad and Tobago. 2 February 2017. Retrieved 16 February 2017.
  4. ↑ Kim Boodram, "32 to receive national awards", Daily Express (Trinidad and Tobago), 30 August 2016.


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