Rhodesian politician. Was appointed president of Rhodesia on January 14, 1976. A chartered accountant who went to Rhodesia in 1936, he worked as a civil servant and accountant before entering politics in 1954 as a member of the United Rhodesia Party. In 1962 he helped found the Rhodesian Front Party and two years later was appointed minister of finance. In this capacity Wrathall was instrumental in protecting the country's economy by devising ways to circumvent UN economic sanctions against Rhodesia. He signed the country's declaration of independence in 1965 and in 1966 became Ian Smith's deputy prime minister.
Rhodesian politician. Was appointed president of Rhodesia on January 14, 1976. A chartered accountant who went to Rhodesia in 1936, he worked as a civil servant and accountant before entering politics in 1954 as a member of the United Rhodesia Party. In 1962 he helped found the Rhodesian Front Party and two years later was appointed minister of finance. In this capacity Wrathall was instrumental in protecting the country's economy by devising ways to circumvent UN economic sanctions against Rhodesia. He signed the country's declaration of independence in 1965 and in 1966 became Ian Smith's deputy prime minister.
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