Petrus Compton
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Petrus Compton also known by his nickname, "Papo", is a Saint Lucian politician and senator. He has been the Foreign Minister of Saint Lucia since October 26, 2004, when he was appointed to succeed Julian Hunte. Compton was previously the attorney general and minister of justice for several years until he became Foreign Minister.
Compton is a graduate of the University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica, where he received a bachelor's degree in English, and the Cave Hill, Barbados, campus where he obtained his Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB). Mr. Compton pursued graduate studies at the University of London which culminated in the award of the Master of Laws degree (LLM). He was called to the British Bar at Gray's Inn in London.
