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William MacGregor

British colonial governor and administrator (1846-1919) · United Kingdom · On the map · Politicians · Died at 72

Sir William MacGregor, was a Scottish colonial administrator who was Lieutenant-Governor of British New Guinea, Governor of Lagos Colony, Governor of Newfoundland and Governor of Queensland.

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The Mary Kingsley Medal1910
Founder’s Medal1896
Companion of the Order of the Bath
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George

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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1846 to 1919 · aged 72