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Charles Arden-Clarke

British colonial administrator (1898-1962)

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Sir Charles Noble Arden-Clarke was a British colonial administrator who served in several territories under British rule, including Bechuanaland, Basutoland, Sarawak, Brunei, and the Gold Coast. He is particularly noted for his role as the last Governor of the Gold Coast and the first Governor-General of independent Ghana.

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Born
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Place of birth
Bournemouth wd
Died
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Place of death
Suffolk wd
Citizenship
United Kingdom wd
Occupation
administrator of the government, colonial administrator, governor-general wd
Education
Rossall School wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Ghana (6 March 1957 – 24 June 1957)
  • Minister for Defence (1957–1958)
  • Governor of the Gold Coast (11 August 1949 – 6 March 1957)

Questions

When was Charles Arden-Clarke born?
Charles Arden-Clarke was born on 25 July 1898 in Bournemouth.
What positions has Charles Arden-Clarke held?
Positions held by Charles Arden-Clarke include: President of Ghana (1957–1957); Minister for Defence (1957–1958); Governor of the Gold Coast (1949–1957).
Where did Charles Arden-Clarke study?
Charles Arden-Clarke was educated at Rossall School.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Charles Arden-Clarke · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q326531 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: The National Archives UK - CO 1069-46-53.jpg by The National Archives UK - Flickr account (OGL v1.0)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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