Flora Shaw, Lady Lugard
British journalist and writer (1852–1929) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dame Flora Louise Shaw, Lady Lugard DBE (born 19 December 1852 – 25 January 1929), was a British journalist and writer.[1] She is credited with having coined the name Nigeria.[2]
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Lady Lugard | |
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Spouse of the Governor of Hong Kong | |
In office 29 July 1907 – 16 March 1912 | |
Governor | Sir Frederick Lugard |
Preceded by | Edith Blake |
Succeeded by | Helena May |
Personal details | |
Born | Flora Louise Shaw (1852-12-19)19 December 1852 Woolwich, England |
Died | 25 January 1929(1929-01-25) (aged 76) Surrey, England |
Spouse | |
Occupation | Journalist, novelist |
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