Alexander Nicol Anton Waddell
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Not to be confused with Alexander Waddell.
Sir Alexander Nicol Anton Waddell KCMG DSC (8 November 1913 – 14 June 1999) was a British colonial administrator and governor who became the fourth Governor of Sarawak from 1960 to 1963,[1][2] and Colonial Secretary of the Gambia from 1952 to 1957.[3][4]
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Sir Alexander Waddell | |
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4th Governor of Sarawak | |
In office 23 February 1960 – 15 September 1963 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Preceded by | Anthony Abell |
Succeeded by | Office abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | (1913-11-08)8 November 1913 Eassie, Angus, Scotland |
Died | 14 June 1999(1999-06-14) (aged 85) Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom |
Spouse |
Jean Margot Lesbia Masters
(m. 1949) |
Alma mater | University of Edinburgh (MA) |
Profession | Diplomat |
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Military service | |
Branch/service | Royal Australian Navy |
Years of service | 1942–1944 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Unit | Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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