Isabel Ursula Teshea, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Isabel Ursula Teshea

Trinidadian and Tobagonian politician

Date of Birth: 24-Jul-1911

Place of Birth: San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago

Date of Death: 14-Apr-1981

Profession: politician

Nationality: Trinidad and Tobago

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Isabel Ursula Teshea, TC (24 July 1911 – 14 April 1981) was an Afro-Trinidadian social worker, human rights activist, and politician.
One of the founders of the People's National Movement, she served as vice chair of the party and was the first woman to hold the office.
When Trinidad and Tobago gained its independence from Britain, she ran as a candidate, becoming the first woman elected in the newly established House of Representatives.
She became the first woman cabinet Minister and later ambassador for the country.
Posthumously, she was awarded the Trinity Cross, the highest honor of the country.