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Harry Rawson
British admiral (1843–1910) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Admiral Sir Harry Holdsworth Rawson, GCB, GCMG (5 November 1843 – 3 November 1910) was a British naval officer in the Royal Navy. He is chiefly remembered for overseeing the Benin Expedition of 1897, a British punitive expedition against the Kingdom of Benin (in modern-day Nigeria). Rawson's force looted and burned the palace, exiled the Oba, and plundered a large number of the Benin Bronzes and other royal treasures.[2] Rawson was appointed Governor of New South Wales, serving from 27 May 1902 to 27 May 1909.
Quick Facts 21st Governor of New South Wales, Monarch ...
Sir Harry Rawson | |
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21st Governor of New South Wales | |
In office 27 May 1902 – 27 May 1909 | |
Monarch | Edward VII |
Lieutenant | Sir Frederick Darley |
Preceded by | The Earl Beauchamp |
Succeeded by | The Viscount Chelmsford |
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Born | (1843-11-05)5 November 1843 Walton-on-Hill, Lancashire, England |
Died | 3 November 1910(1910-11-03) (aged 66) London, England |
Spouse | Florence Alice Stewart Shaw |
Relations | Sir Dudley de Chair (nephew) |
Occupation | Naval officer |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1857–1901 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands | Cape of Good Hope Station Channel Fleet |
Battles/wars | Second Opium War Anglo-Egyptian War Benin Expedition of 1897 Anglo-Zanzibar War |
Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George |
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