Selwyn Charles (30 May 1936 – 7 June 2000) was a Trinidadian

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er and parliamentarian. Charles played in three first-class matches for

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in 1958/59 and 1959/60. He worked for the Trinidad and Tobago Telephone Company. He represented the Caroni East Constituency in the

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from 1971 to 1976 as a member of the

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* 1936 births 2000 deaths Trinidad and Tobago cricketers People's National Movement politicians Members of the House of Representatives (Trinidad and Tobago) Trinidad and Tobago sportsperson-politicians {{Trinidad-cricket-bio-stub