Background
MANCHAM, James Richard Marie was born on August 11, 1939 in Victoria, Mahe. Son of Richard and Evelyne (nee Tirant) Mancham.
lawyer politician and international consultant
MANCHAM, James Richard Marie was born on August 11, 1939 in Victoria, Mahe. Son of Richard and Evelyne (nee Tirant) Mancham.
University of Paris and Middle Temple, London.
Founder and leader, Social Democratic Party 1964; Minister 1970-1975, Prime Minister 1975-1976. President, of the Republic of Seychelles 1976-1977 (deposed by coup).
International trade consultant since 1981.
Chairman Airominor Limited. since 1987. Honorary K.B.E. 1976.
Offieier, Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur"honneur 1976 and numerous.
Legislative. Council of the Seychelles 1961. Government Council 1967.
Married 1st Heather Jean Evans in 1963 (dissolved in 1974). Married 2nd Catherine Olsen in 1985.