When was Frederick Lugard, 1st Baron Lugard born?

Frederick Lugard, 1st Baron Lugard was born on 22 January 1858 in Chennai.

What positions has Frederick Lugard, 1st Baron Lugard held?

Positions held by Frederick Lugard, 1st Baron Lugard include: Governor-General of Nigeria (1914–1919); Governor of Northern Nigeria (1912–1914); Governor of Hong Kong (1907–1912); Governor of Northern Nigeria (1900–1906); member of the House of Lords.

Where did Frederick Lugard, 1st Baron Lugard study?

Frederick Lugard, 1st Baron Lugard was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst, Rossall School.

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Frederick Lugard, 1st Baron Lugard

British colonial administrator (1858-1945)

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Frederick John Dealtry Lugard, 1st Baron Lugard, known as Sir Frederick Lugard between 1901 and 1928, was a British soldier, explorer of Africa and colonial administrator. He was Governor of Hong Kong (1907–1912), the last Governor of Southern Nigeria Protectorate (1912–1914), the first High Commissioner (1900–1906), the last Governor (1912–1914) of Northern Nigeria Protectorate and the first Governor-General of Nigeria (1914–1919).

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Born: 22 January 1858 wd
Place of birth: Chennai wd
Died: 11 April 1945 wd
Place of death: Dorking wd
Citizenship: United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland wd
Occupation: explorer, military officer, politician, botanical collector, scientific collector, Africanist wd
Political party: Conservative Party wd
Education: Royal Military College, Sandhurst, Rossall School wd
Spouse: Flora Shaw wd

Positions held wd

Governor-General of Nigeria (1 January 1914 – 8 August 1919)
Governor of Northern Nigeria (1912–1914)
Governor of Hong Kong (29 July 1907 – 16 March 1912)
Governor of Northern Nigeria (1900–1906)
member of the House of Lords
Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom

Awards wd

Distinguished Service Order
Companion of the Order of the Bath
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
Founder’s Medal (1902)
honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong

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When was Frederick Lugard, 1st Baron Lugard born?: Frederick Lugard, 1st Baron Lugard was born on 22 January 1858 in Chennai.
What positions has Frederick Lugard, 1st Baron Lugard held?: Positions held by Frederick Lugard, 1st Baron Lugard include: Governor-General of Nigeria (1914–1919); Governor of Northern Nigeria (1912–1914); Governor of Hong Kong (1907–1912); Governor of Northern Nigeria (1900–1906); member of the House of Lords.
Where did Frederick Lugard, 1st Baron Lugard study?: Frederick Lugard, 1st Baron Lugard was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst, Rossall School.

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