John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington
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John Poynder Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington, GCMG, GBE, DSO, KStJ, PC (31 October 1866 ā 6 December 1936), born John Poynder Dickson and known as Sir John Poynder Dickson-Poynder from 1884 to 1910, was a British politician. He was Governor of New Zealand between 1910 and 1912.
Quick Facts 15th Governor of New Zealand, Monarch ...
The Lord Islington | |
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15th Governor of New Zealand | |
In office 22 June 1910 ā 3 December 1912 | |
Monarch | George V |
Prime Minister | Joseph Ward Thomas Mackenzie William Massey |
Preceded by | The Lord Plunket |
Succeeded by | The Earl of Liverpool |
Personal details | |
Born | (1866-10-31)31 October 1866 Isle of Wight, England |
Died | 6 December 1936(1936-12-06) (aged 70) Hyde Park Gardens, London, England |
Spouse | Anne Dundas |
Children | Joan Grigg |
Relatives | John Grigg (grandson) |
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