George Bonham
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Sir Samuel George Bonham, 1st Baronet Bt KCB (Chinese Translated Name 般咸, 文咸 or 文翰) (7 September 1803 – 8 October 1863) was a British colonial governor, who became the 4th Governor of the Straits Settlements and the 3rd Governor of Hong Kong.
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Sir George Bonham | |
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3rd Governor of Hong Kong | |
In office 21 March 1848 – 13 April 1854 | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Lieutenant Governor | |
Preceded by | Sir John Davis |
Succeeded by | Sir John Bowring |
4th Governor of the Straits Settlements | |
In office 18 November 1836 – January 1843 | |
Monarchs | William IV Queen Victoria |
Preceded by | Kenneth Murchison |
Succeeded by | William Butterworth |
3rd Resident Councillor of Singapore | |
In office 7 December 1833 – 18 November 1836 | |
Preceded by | Kenneth Murchison |
Succeeded by | Thomas Church |
Personal details | |
Born | Samuel George Bonham (1803-09-07)7 September 1803 Faversham, Kent |
Died | 8 October 1863(1863-10-08) (aged 60) Paddington, London |
Resting place | Kensal Green Cemetery, London |
Spouse |
Ellen Emelia Barnard
(m. 1846; died 1859) |
Children | George Francis Bonham |
Relatives | Isabella Charlotte Bonham (sister) |
Profession | Colonial Administrator |
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