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William Des Vœux

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10th Governor of Hong Kong (1834-1909)

PoliticiansLived 1834 to 1909 · aged 75
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Sir George William Des Vœux was a British colonial administrator who served as governor of Fiji (1880-1885), Newfoundland (1886-1887), and Hong Kong (1887-1891).

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Des Vœux (far right) in GuianaDes Vœux (far right) in GuianaDes Vœux with his daughter on sedan chairs in Hong KongDes Vœux with his daughter on sedan chairs in Hong Kong

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Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George

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Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1834 to 1909 · aged 75
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6 languages

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