George Grey
British soldier, explorer, colonial administrator and writer (1812-1898) · Historical Figures · Died at 86
Sir George Grey 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.
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Drawing of Hōne Heke, who opposed Grey's governorship
Government House in Auckland, as painted by Edward Ashworth in 1842 or 1843
Portrait of Sir George Grey as Governor of the Cape Colony
Painting of Sir George Grey by Daniel Louis Mundy 1860s
Cabinet portrait of Grey, 1885
Statue of Sir George Grey in Albert Park, Auckland
Statue of George Grey (1863) by William Calder Marshall in Cape Town, South AfricaAwards
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He played a key role in the colonisation of New Zealand, and both the purchase and annexation of Māori land.
