![cover image](https://wikiwandv2-19431.kxcdn.com/_next/image?url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7d/Hamilton_Goold-Adams.jpg/640px-Hamilton_Goold-Adams.jpg&w=640&q=50)
Hamilton Goold-Adams
Irish soldier and colonial administrator (1858–1920) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sir Hamilton John Goold-Adams, GCMG, CB (27 June 1858 – 12 April 1920) was an Irish soldier and colonial administrator, who served as Governor of Queensland from 1915 to 1920. He was married to Elsie Goold-Adams.
Quick Facts SirGCMG, CB, 12th Governor of Queensland ...
Sir Hamilton Goold-Adams | |
---|---|
![]() | |
12th Governor of Queensland | |
In office 15 March 1915 – 3 February 1920 | |
Monarch | George V |
Premier | Digby Denham T. J. Ryan Ted Theodore |
Preceded by | Sir William MacGregor |
Succeeded by | Sir Matthew Nathan |
Personal details | |
Born | (1858-06-27)27 June 1858 Jamesbrook, County Cork, Ireland |
Died | 12 April 1920(1920-04-12) (aged 61) Cape Town, Cape Province, South Africa |
Spouse | Elsie Goold-Adams née Riordon |
Children | Richard John Moreton Goold-Adams Elizabeth Mary Goold-Adams |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | British Army |
Rank | Major |
Battles/wars | Second Boer War |
Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George Companion of the Order of the Bath Mentioned in Despatches |
Close