Aurelius Marie

Aurelius John Lamothe Marie became the president of Dominica after being elected by the House of Assembly in 1980. Born on December 23, 1904, Marie studied Law and was called to bar before becoming a magistrate and jurist in Dominica.

Following his election as president by the House of Assembly on February 25, 1980, Marie became the second president of Dominica succeeding Acting President Jenner Armour.  He was sworn in as president by Justice Cecil Hewlett and served as Dominica’s president for three years and was succeeded by Clarence Seignoret.

Aurelius Marie died on September 28, 1995.