John Anderson (colonial administrator)
Scottish colonial administrator (1858–1918) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sir John Anderson GCMG KCB JP (23 January 1858 – 24 March 1918) was a Scottish colonial administrator who served as Governor of Ceylon between 1916 and 1918, and Governor of the Straits Settlements between 1904 and 1911.
Quick Facts 16th Governor of the Straits Settlements, Monarchs ...
John Anderson | |
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16th Governor of the Straits Settlements | |
In office 15 April 1904 – 9 April 1911 | |
Monarchs | Edward VII George V |
Preceded by | Frank Swettenham |
Succeeded by | Arthur Young |
22nd Governor of British Ceylon | |
In office 15 April 1916 – 24 March 1918 | |
Preceded by | Edward Stubbs (acting) |
Succeeded by | Edward Stubbs (acting) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1858-01-23)23 January 1858 Gartly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland |
Died | 24 March 1918(1918-03-24) (aged 60) Colombo, Ceylon |
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