Peters, Lenrie (Leopold)

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PETERS, Lenrie (Leopold)

PETERS, Lenrie (Leopold). Gambian, b. 1932. Genres: Novels, Poetry. Career: Surgeon in private practice, Banjul, 1972-. Chairman, National Library Board, Gambia; Chairman, Board of Govs., Gambia College; Chairman, West African Examinations Council, 1988-90. Surgical Registrar, Northampton General Hospital, England, 1966-69; Surgeon, Victoria Hospital, Gambia, 1969-72; farmer; entrepreneur. National Consultative Committee, chairman, 1995-. Publications: Poems, 1964; The Second Round (novel), 1965; Satellites, 1967; Katchikali, 1971; Selected Poetry, 1981. Contributor to anthologies. Address: Westfield Clinic, PO Box 142, Banjul, Gambia.

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