When was George Bowen born?

George Bowen was born on 2 November 1821 in County Donegal.

What positions has George Bowen held?

Positions held by George Bowen include: Governor of Hong Kong (1883–1887); Governor of British Mauritius (1879–1880); Governor of Victoria (1873–1879); Governor-General of New Zealand (1868–1873); Governor of Queensland (1859–1868).

Where did George Bowen study?

George Bowen was educated at Brasenose College, Trinity College, Charterhouse School.

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George Bowen

British colonial administrator, 9th Governor of Hong Kong, 1st Governor of Queensland (1821-1899)

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Sir George Ferguson Bowen was an Anglo-Irish author and colonial administrator who served as a governor of Queensland, New Zealand, Victoria, Mauritius and Hong Kong and as chief secretary of Ionian Islands.

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Born: 2 November 1821 wd
Place of birth: County Donegal wd
Died: 21 February 1899 wd
Place of death: Brighton wd
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland wd
Occupation: politician wd
Education: Brasenose College, Trinity College, Charterhouse School wd
Spouse: Diamantina Bowen wd

Positions held wd

Governor of Hong Kong (30 March 1883 – 6 October 1887)
Governor of British Mauritius (4 April 1879 – 9 December 1880)
Governor of Victoria (30 July 1873 – 22 February 1879)
Governor-General of New Zealand (5 February 1868 – 19 March 1873)
Governor of Queensland (10 December 1859 – 4 January 1868)
Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom

Awards wd

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi

Questions

When was George Bowen born?: George Bowen was born on 2 November 1821 in County Donegal.
What positions has George Bowen held?: Positions held by George Bowen include: Governor of Hong Kong (1883–1887); Governor of British Mauritius (1879–1880); Governor of Victoria (1873–1879); Governor-General of New Zealand (1868–1873); Governor of Queensland (1859–1868).
Where did George Bowen study?: George Bowen was educated at Brasenose College, Trinity College, Charterhouse School.

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Last updated 31 October 2026 · facts checked 4 November 2026

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