When was Alexander Grantham born?

Alexander Grantham was born on 15 March 1899 in Surbiton.

What positions has Alexander Grantham held?

Positions held by Alexander Grantham include: Governor of Hong Kong (1947–1958); Governor of Fiji (1945–1947); High Commissioner for the Western Pacific (1945–1947).

Where did Alexander Grantham study?

Alexander Grantham was educated at Pembroke College, Royal College of Defence Studies, Wellington College, Royal Military College, Sandhurst.

Alexander Grantham

British colonial administrator (1899-1978)

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Sir Alexander William George Herder Grantham, GCMG was a British colonial administrator who governed Hong Kong and Fiji.

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Born: 15 March 1899 wd
Place of birth: Surbiton wd
Died: 4 October 1978 wd
Place of death: London wd
Citizenship: British Hong Kong wd
Occupation: military personnel wd
Education: Pembroke College, Royal College of Defence Studies, Wellington College, Royal Military College, Sandhurst wd

Positions held wd

Governor of Hong Kong (15 March 1947 – 23 January 1958)
Governor of Fiji (1945–1947)
High Commissioner for the Western Pacific (1945–1947)

Awards wd

Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George
honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong

Questions

When was Alexander Grantham born?: Alexander Grantham was born on 15 March 1899 in Surbiton.
What positions has Alexander Grantham held?: Positions held by Alexander Grantham include: Governor of Hong Kong (1947–1958); Governor of Fiji (1945–1947); High Commissioner for the Western Pacific (1945–1947).
Where did Alexander Grantham study?: Alexander Grantham was educated at Pembroke College, Royal College of Defence Studies, Wellington College, Royal Military College, Sandhurst.

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