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Sir George Grey, KCB (14 April 1812 – 19 September 1898) was a British soldier, explorer, colonial administrator and writer. He served in a succession of governing positions: Governor of South Australia, twice Governor of New Zealand, Governor of Cape Colony, and the 11th premier of New Zealand. [2] He played a key role in the ...
10 de abr. de 2024 · Sir George Grey (born April 14, 1812, Lisbon—died Sept. 19, 1898, London) was a British colonial administrator who was called upon to govern in periods of crisis, most notably in New Zealand, South Australia, and the Cape Colony (South Africa).
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8 de nov. de 2017 · Sir George Grey was our only politician for whom the premiership was an anticlimax. As our most famous governor, he ruled autocratically from 1845 to 1853 (greatly shaping our constitutional arrangements) and returned for a second term in 1861.
George Grey was arguably the most important figure in New Zealand’s post-1840 history. Born in 1812, he was trained in the military and served as a junior officer in Ireland, an experience which shaped his political views.
Learn about the life and achievements of George Grey, who served as the governor of South Australia and New Zealand in the 19th century. He was a soldier, explorer, scholar and politician who faced challenges from indigenous peoples, settlers and the British government.
Sir George Grey (1812-1898), explorer, governor and politician, was born on 14 April 1812 at Lisbon, Portugal, the only son of Lieutenant-Colonel George Grey and his wife Elizabeth Anne, née Vignoles, a week after his father was killed at Badajoz.
Sir George Grey was born in Lisbon in 1812 and served as Governor of New Zealand for three periods: 1845-1847, 1848-1853 and 1861-1868. He also held other roles in South Australia, the Cape Colony and New Zealand, and was Premier of New Zealand in 1877-79.
