Denis Blundell
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Not to be confused with Dennis Blundell.
Sir Edward Denis Blundell, GCMG, GCVO, KBE, QSO (29 May 1907 – 24 September 1984) was a New Zealand lawyer, cricketer and diplomat who served as the 12th Governor-General of New Zealand from 1972 to 1977.
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Sir Denis Blundell | |
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12th Governor-General of New Zealand | |
In office 27 September 1972 (1972-09-27) – 5 October 1977 (1977-10-05) | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Prime Minister | |
Preceded by | The Lord Porritt |
Succeeded by | Sir Keith Holyoake |
Personal details | |
Born | (1907-05-29)29 May 1907 Wellington, New Zealand |
Died | 24 September 1984(1984-09-24) (aged 77) Townsville, Queensland, Australia |
Spouse | |
Relatives | Henry Blundell (great-grandfather) |
Profession | Lawyer, diplomat |
Military service | |
Allegiance | New Zealand |
Branch/service | 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force |
Years of service | 1939–1944 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Commands | 23rd Battalion |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
Awards | Officer of the Order of the British Empire |
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