Herbert Stanley
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For the cricketer known as "Herbert Stanley" before changing his name, see Saleem Tahir.
Sir Herbert James Stanley, GCMG KStJ (25 July 1872 ā 5 June 1955) was a leading British colonial administrator, who served at different times as Governor of Northern Rhodesia, Ceylon and Southern Rhodesia.
Quick Facts 25th Governor of British Ceylon, Monarch ...
Herbert Stanley | |
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25th Governor of British Ceylon | |
In office 20 August 1928 ā 11 February 1931 | |
Monarch | George V |
Preceded by | Arthur George Murchison Fletcher (Acting governor) |
Succeeded by | Bernard Henry Bourdillon (Acting governor) |
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Born | (1872-07-25)25 July 1872 |
Died | 5 June 1955 (1955-06-06) (aged 82) |
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