Hamilton Goold-Adams
Irish soldier and colonial administrator (1858–1920) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sir Hamilton John Goold-Adams, GCMG, CB (27 June 1858 – 12 April 1920) was an Irish soldier and colonial administrator, who served as Governor of Queensland from 1915 to 1920.
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Sir Hamilton Goold-Adams | |
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12th Governor of Queensland | |
In office 15 March 1915 – 3 February 1920 | |
Monarch | George V |
Premier | Digby Denham T. J. Ryan Ted Theodore |
Preceded by | Sir William MacGregor |
Succeeded by | Sir Matthew Nathan |
Personal details | |
Born | (1858-06-27)27 June 1858 Jamesbrook, County Cork, Ireland |
Died | 12 April 1920(1920-04-12) (aged 61) Cape Town, Cape Province, South Africa |
Spouse | Elsie Riordon |
Children | Richard John Moreton Goold-Adams Elizabeth Mary Goold-Adams |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | British Army |
Rank | Major |
Battles/wars | Second Boer War |
Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George Companion of the Order of the Bath Mentioned in Despatches |
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