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Walter Edward Davidson
British colonial administrator and diplomat / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sir Walter Edward Davidson, KCMG, KStJ (20 April 1859 – 16 September 1923) was a British colonial administrator and diplomat. He served periods as Governor of the Seychelles, Governor of Newfoundland and as Governor of New South Wales, where he died in office.[1]
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Sir Walter Davidson | |
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24th Governor of New South Wales | |
In office 17 February 1918 (1918-02-17) – 16 September 1923 (1923-09-16) | |
Monarch | George V |
Premier | |
Lieutenant | Sir William Cullen |
Preceded by | Gerald Strickland |
Succeeded by | Dudley de Chair |
62nd Governor of Newfoundland | |
In office 15 January 1913 – 15 September 1917 | |
Monarch | George V |
Prime Minister | Edward Morris |
Preceded by | Ralph Champneys Williams |
Succeeded by | Charles Alexander Harris |
Personal details | |
Born | 20 April 1859 Valletta, Crown Colony of Malta |
Died | 16 September 1923 (1923-09-17) (aged 64) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
Spouse | Dame Margaret Davidson |
Alma mater | Christ's College, Cambridge |
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