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William Sidney, 1st Viscount De L'Isle

Recipient of the Victoria Cross (1909-1991)

  • Fame48.8
  • Momentum2.1
  • Wikipedia2.5K
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Lived 1909–1991, aged 82United Kingdom
United KingdomUnited KingdomPoliticiansPolitician

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  • Era
    1909–1991
    Aged 82
  • Awards
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Updated 2026-06-10

William Philip Sidney, 1st Viscount De L'Isle, known as Lord De L'Isle and Dudley between 1945 and 1956, was a British Army officer, politician and Victoria Cross recipient who served as the 15th governor-general of Australia, in office from 1961 to 1965. He was the last non-Australian to hold the position and the last British national to be appointed Governor-General of any Commonwealth realm.

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Momentum2.1
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