When was George Grey born?

George Grey was born on 14 April 1812 in Lisbon.

What positions has George Grey held?

Positions held by George Grey include: Minister of Finance (1879–1879); Prime Minister of New Zealand (1877–1879); Superintendent (since 1875); Governor-General of New Zealand (1861–1868); Governor-General of New Zealand (1845–1853).

Where did George Grey study?

George Grey was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst, Royal Grammar School, Guildford.

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George Grey

British soldier, explorer, colonial administrator and writer (1812–1898)

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Sir George Grey was a British soldier, explorer, colonial administrator and writer. He served in a succession of governing positions: Governor of South Australia, twice Governor of New Zealand, Governor of Cape Colony, and the 11th premier of New Zealand. He played a key role in the colonisation of New Zealand, and both the purchase and annexation of Māori land.

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Born: 14 April 1812 wd
Place of birth: Lisbon wd
Died: 19 September 1898 wd
Place of death: London wd
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland wd
Occupation: explorer, politician, military officer, governor, discoverer wd
Education: Royal Military College, Sandhurst, Royal Grammar School, Guildford wd
Spouse: Eliza Grey wd

Positions held wd

Minister of Finance (10 July 1879 – 8 October 1879)
Prime Minister of New Zealand (13 October 1877 – 8 October 1879)
Superintendent (since 1875)
Governor-General of New Zealand (1861–1868)
Governor-General of New Zealand (1845–1853)
Governor of South Australia (15 May 1841 – 25 October 1845)
Member of the South Australian Legislative Council (15 May 1841 – 25 October 1845)
Member of the New Zealand Parliament

Awards wd

Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath
Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi
Silver Medal of the Zoological Society of London

Questions

When was George Grey born?: George Grey was born on 14 April 1812 in Lisbon.
What positions has George Grey held?: Positions held by George Grey include: Minister of Finance (1879–1879); Prime Minister of New Zealand (1877–1879); Superintendent (since 1875); Governor-General of New Zealand (1861–1868); Governor-General of New Zealand (1845–1853).
Where did George Grey study?: George Grey was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst, Royal Grammar School, Guildford.

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