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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.
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.
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19 de abr. de 2021 · Learn about the life and legacy of Sir George Grey, who led Aotearoa into many of the worst conflicts of the New Zealand Wars in the 1840s, 50s and 60s. Explore his controversial views on indigenous people, his role in the Canterbury Purchase, and his governorship of South Africa.
Learn about the life and legacy of Sir George Grey, a former governor of three nations and New Zealand premier, who built a grand house and gardens on Kawau Island. Explore his collection of books, curiosities and treasures, and his encounters with visitors and guests.
