Edward Merewether
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For the pioneer of asbestosis, see Edward Merewether (physician).
Sir Edward Marsh Merewether, KCMG, KCVO (9 September 1858 – 28 December 1938) was a British colonial administrator.
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Sir Edward Marsh Merewether | |
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Governor of the Leeward Islands | |
In office 1916–1921 | |
Preceded by | Sir Henry Hesketh Bell |
Succeeded by | Eustace Fiennes |
Governor of Sierra Leone | |
In office 8 March 1911 – January 1916 | |
Monarch | George V |
Preceded by | Sir Leslie Probyn |
Succeeded by | Sir Richard James Wilkinson |
Lieutenant Governor and Chief Secretary of Malta | |
In office 1902–1911 | |
Monarchs | Edward VII George V |
Preceded by | Sir Gerald Strickland (as Chief Secretary) |
Succeeded by | John Clauson (as Chief Secretary) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1858-09-09)9 September 1858 Meriden, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom |
Died | 28 December 1938(1938-12-28) (aged 80) Kensington, London, England |
Spouse | Honoria Clementina Mary Braddell |
Relations | Thomas Braddell (Father-in-law) |
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Relatives | Henry Alworth Merewether (grandfather), Edward Christopher Merewether (uncle) |
Alma mater | Harrow School |
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