Sir John Swan

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Sir John Swan

Bermudian politician and premier (1982–1995)

January 1, 1936 - June 4, 2026 (Age 90)

Source: Wikipedia public record

Sir John William David Swan (3 July 1935 – 4 June 2026) was a Bermudian politician.

Known forBermudian politician and premier (1982–1995)
Age90
DiedJune 4, 2026
SourceWikipedia public record

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Sir John William David Swan (3 July 1935 – 4 June 2026) was a Bermudian politician. Sir John Swan died on June 4, 2026. This memorial record includes life dates, public details, and ways for family, friends, and readers to add memories.

Died
June 4, 2026
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Public record (Wikipedia): John Swan (Bermudian politician)
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Life and legacy

Obituary

Sir John Swan, 90, died on June 4, 2026. Sir John Swan was known publicly as a Bermudian politician and premier (1982–1995). Sir John William David Swan (3 July 1935 – 4 June 2026) was a Bermudian politician. A real estate developer, Swan was Premier of Bermuda from 1982 to 1995. Swan built his reputation through property development. Elected to Parliament in 1972, the former Premier established the island as a major offshore financial center, and under Swan's stewardship the Government completed in excess of 20 major projects. In 1985 Swan led the negotiations and the completion of the Tax Treaty with the United States. Public biographical listings identify Swan as a Bermudian politician. Swan was also associated with premier (1982–1995). This public record remains centered on Swan's work as a Bermudian politician and premier (1982–1995) and the documented milestones of that career.

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Key moments

  1. 1935
    Sir John William David Swan was a Bermudian politician.

    Sir John William David Swan (3 July 1935 – 4 June 2026) was a Bermudian politician.

  2. 1972
    Elected to Parliament in 1972

    Elected to Parliament in 1972, the former Premier established the island as a major offshore financial center, and under Swan's stewardship the Government completed in excess of 20 major projects.

  3. 1982
    A real estate developer

    A real estate developer, Swan was Premier of Bermuda from 1982 to 1995.

  4. 1985
    In 1985 Swan led the negotiations and the completion of the Tax Tre...

    In 1985 Swan led the negotiations and the completion of the Tax Treaty with the United States.

  5. 1995
    Swan favoured independence of Bermuda from Britain

    Swan favoured independence of Bermuda from Britain, however following a referendum in 1995 that overwhelmingly rejected the proposal, he resigned as Premier.

  6. June 4, 2026
    Died

    Sir John Swan died at age 90.

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Public life

Swan built his reputation through property development.

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Sir John Swan, Bermudian politician and premier (1982–1995)
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This memorial page is built from a public-source record and expanded with structured life details, dates, and tribute tools on OfficialObituary.com. Source retrieved June 5, 2026.

  • Wikipedia · John Swan (Bermudian politician)Jun 5, 2026
Wikipedia · John Swan (Bermudian politician)

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