Edward Northey (British Army officer)
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Major General Sir Edward Northey GCMG CB (28 May 1868 – 25 December 1953)[1] was a senior British Army officer of the First World War who commanded a brigade on the Western Front until wounded in 1915. Returning to service in 1916, Northey took command of a colonial force in Nyasaland in the East African campaign, later becoming Governor of Kenya. He later served as a general of Territorial forces and retired in 1926.
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Major General Sir Edward Northey | |
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Governor of Kenya | |
In office 1919–1922 | |
Monarch | George V |
Preceded by | Charles Calvert Bowring |
Succeeded by | Robert Coryndon |
High Commissioner of Zanzibar | |
In office 1922–1924 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1868-05-28)28 May 1868 Cockerham, Lancashire, England |
Died | 25 December 1953(1953-12-25) (aged 85) England |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | British Army |
Years of service | 1888–1926 |
Rank | Major-general |
Unit | King's Royal Rifle Corps |
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