Edward John Eyre
English explorer and colonial administrator (1815–1901) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Edward John Eyre (5 August 1815 – 30 November 1901) was an English land explorer of the Australian continent, colonial administrator, and Governor of Jamaica.
Quick Facts Governor of Jamaica, Monarch ...
Edward John Eyre | |
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Governor of Jamaica | |
In office 1862–1865 | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Preceded by | Charles Henry Darling |
Succeeded by | Henry Knight Storks |
Lieutenant-Governor of New Munster, New Zealand | |
In office 1848–1853 | |
Governor | George Grey |
Preceded by | None, position established |
Succeeded by | None, position abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | (1815-08-05)5 August 1815 Whipsnade, England |
Died | 30 November 1901(1901-11-30) (aged 86) Devon, England |
Occupation | Explorer of Australia, Colonial Administrator, Grazier |
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