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Alexander Bannerman
British politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sir Alexander Bannerman (7 October 1788 – 30 December 1864) was a Scottish merchant, vintner, politician and British colonial governor.
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Sir Alexander Bannerman | |
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Governor of Newfoundland | |
In office 1857–1864 | |
Preceded by | Sir Charles Henry Darling |
Succeeded by | Sir Anthony Musgrave |
Governor of the Bahamas | |
In office 1854–1857 | |
Preceded by | Charles John Bayley |
Succeeded by | John Gregory |
Governor of Prince Edward Island | |
In office 1851–1854 | |
Preceded by | Ambrose Lane |
Succeeded by | Dominick Daly |
Member of Parliament for Aberdeen | |
In office 1832–1847 | |
Preceded by | New constituency |
Succeeded by | Alexander Fordyce |
Personal details | |
Born | (1788-10-07)7 October 1788 Aberdeen, Scotland |
Died | 30 December 1864(1864-12-30) (aged 76) Mayfair, London |
Spouse |
Margaret Gordon
(after 1825) |
Relations | Sir Alexander Bannerman, 6th Baronet (uncle) |
Parent(s) | Thomas Bannerman Jean Simson |
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