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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 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). After military service (1829–37) and two explorations in Western Australia (1837–39), Grey was made governor of.
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Learn about the life and career of Sir George Grey, the only New Zealand politician to serve as both governor and prime minister. Find out how he ruled, legislated, and faced challenges and controversies in the 19th century.
State Library of South Australia, b20479967. 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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George Grey was a soldier, explorer, colonial governor, and scholar who led two expeditions to western Australia in the 1830s and became the first governor of New Zealand in 1845. He was known for his policies of assimilation, economy, and conflict resolution with the indigenous peoples of the colonies.
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.
Learn about the life and achievements of Sir George Grey, the only man to serve two terms as Governor of New Zealand and the only man to serve as Governor of South Africa. He was a leader in the fight for the provinces, a champion of the Maori, and a controversial politician in New Zealand.
