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William Des Vœux

10th Governor of Hong Kong (1834-1909) · Politicians · Died at 75

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

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Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1834 to 1909 · aged 75