# Harry Rawson

> Admiral Sir Harry Holdsworth Rawson, was a British naval officer in the Royal Navy. He is chiefly remembered for overseeing the Benin Expedition of 1897, a British punitive expedition against the Kingdom of Benin. Rawson's force looted and burned the palace, exiled the Oba, and plundered a large number of the Benin Bronzes and other royal treasures. Rawson was appointed Governor of New South Wales, serving from 27 May 1902 to 27 May 1909.

*Admiral and governor (1843-1910)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Politician
- **Category:** Politicians
- **Born:** 1843-11-05
- **Died:** 1910-11-03
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

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