Frederic Metcalfe
British public servant (1886–1965) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sir Frederic William Metcalfe KCB (4 December 1886 – 3 June 1965) was a British public servant. He was a former Clerk of the House of Commons and first Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria.[1]
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Sir Frederic Metcalfe | |
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Clerk of the House of Commons | |
In office 1948–1954 | |
Preceded by | Sir Gilbert Campion |
Succeeded by | Sir Edward Fellowes |
1st Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria | |
In office 12 January 1955 – 1959 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Jaja Wachuku |
Personal details | |
Born | Fredric William Metcalfe (1886-12-04)4 December 1886 |
Died | 3 June 1965(1965-06-03) (aged 78) |
Citizenship | United Kingdom |
Nationality | British |
Political party | None |
Spouse | Helen Goodman |
Alma mater | Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | British Army |
Years of service | 1914–1919 |
Unit | Rifle Brigade |
Battles/wars | World War I |
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