George Clarke, 1st Baron Sydenham of Combe
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For The Lord Sydenham, the first Governor of the Province of Canada, see Charles Poulett Thomson, 1st Baron Sydenham.
Sir George Sydenham Clarke, 1st Baron Sydenham of Combe, GCSI, GCMG, GCIE, GBE (4 July 1848 – 7 February 1933) was a British Army officer and colonial administrator.
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The Lord Sydenham of Combe | |
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16th Governor of Bombay | |
In office 18 October 1907 – 5 April 1913 | |
Monarchs | Edward VII (1907–10) George V (1910–13) |
Preceded by | Lord Lamington |
Succeeded by | Lord Willingdon |
10th Governor of Victoria | |
In office 28 September 1901 – 24 November 1903 | |
Premier | Sir Alexander Peacock (1901–02) William Irvine (1902–03) |
Preceded by | The Lord Brassey |
Succeeded by | Sir Reginald Talbot |
Personal details | |
Born | (1848-07-04)4 July 1848 Lincolnshire, England |
Died | 7 February 1933(1933-02-07) (aged 84) London, England |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | British Army |
Years of service | 1868–1901 |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles/wars | Egyptian Expedition Mahdist War |
Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George |
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