Richard MacDonnell
Former Governor of the Gambia, South Australia, Nova Scotia, and Hong Kong (1814-1881) · Politicians · Died at 66
Sir Richard Graves MacDonnell was an Anglo-Irish lawyer, judge and colonial governor. His posts as governor included Governor of the British Settlements in West Africa, Governor of Saint Vincent, Governor of South Australia, Governor of Nova Scotia and Governor of Hong Kong.
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Several places around the world are named for him, including MacDonnell Road in Hong Kong and the MacDonnell Ranges and Sir Richard Peninsula in Australia.
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Deceased
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Lived 1814 to 1881 · aged 66
