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{{Infobox person
| name = Hilda Bynoe
| image = 
| caption = Hilda Bynoe, first female Governor of Grenada
| birth_date = 18 November 1921
| birth_place = Crochu, Grenada
| death_date = 6 April 2013
| death_place = Trinidad and Tobago
| nationality = Grenadian
| occupation = Physician, Politician
| known_for = First female Governor of Grenada
}}

'''Hilda Louisa Bynoe''' (18 November 1921 – 6 April 2013) was a Grenadian physician and politician, notable for being the first woman Governor of [[Grenada]] and the first woman to hold such a position in the British Commonwealth. Her career spanned medicine, education, and public service, making her a pioneering figure in Caribbean history.

== Early Life and Education ==
Hilda Bynoe was born in Crochu, Grenada, where she spent her early years. She attended St. Joseph's Convent in St. George's, Grenada, before pursuing higher education in the United Kingdom. Bynoe studied at the [[University of London]], where she earned her medical degree, becoming one of the first Grenadian women to qualify as a physician.

== Medical Career ==
After completing her medical studies, Bynoe returned to the Caribbean, where she worked in various medical capacities. She served as a medical officer in Trinidad and Tobago, where she gained a reputation for her dedication to public health and community medicine. Her work focused on improving healthcare access and outcomes for underserved populations.

== Political Career ==
In 1967, Hilda Bynoe was appointed as the Governor of Grenada, a position she held until 1972. Her appointment was groundbreaking, as she was the first woman to serve as a governor in the British Commonwealth. During her tenure, Bynoe focused on social development and education, advocating for policies that would improve the quality of life for Grenadians.

== Legacy ==
Hilda Bynoe's legacy is marked by her trailblazing role as a female leader in a male-dominated political landscape. Her contributions to medicine and public service have inspired generations of women in the Caribbean and beyond. Bynoe's life and work continue to be celebrated for their impact on Grenadian society and the broader Commonwealth.

== Also see ==
* [[Grenada]]
* [[List of female governors in the British Commonwealth]]
* [[History of Grenada]]
* [[Women in medicine]]

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