When was Henry Arthur Blake born?

Henry Arthur Blake was born on 8 January 1840 in Limerick.

What positions has Henry Arthur Blake held?

Positions held by Henry Arthur Blake include: Governor of British Ceylon (1903–1907); Governor of Hong Kong (1898–1903); Governor of Jamaica (1888–1898); Governor of Newfoundland (1887–1888); Governor of the Bahamas (1884–1887).

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Henry Arthur Blake

12th Governor of Hong Kong (1840–1918)

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Sir Henry Arthur Blake was an Irish-born British colonial administrator who held the governorships of six British colonies over the course of his career.

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Born: 8 January 1840 wd
Place of birth: Limerick wd
Died: 23 February 1918 wd
Place of death: Myrtle Grove wd
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland wd
Occupation: politician, colonial administrator, governor wd
Spouse: Edith Bernal Blake, Jeannie Irwin wd

Positions held wd

Governor of British Ceylon (3 December 1903 – 11 July 1907)
Governor of Hong Kong (25 November 1898 – 21 November 1903)
Governor of Jamaica (1888–1898)
Governor of Newfoundland (1887–1888)
Governor of the Bahamas (4 January 1884 – 1 January 1887)

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
Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society

Questions

When was Henry Arthur Blake born?: Henry Arthur Blake was born on 8 January 1840 in Limerick.
What positions has Henry Arthur Blake held?: Positions held by Henry Arthur Blake include: Governor of British Ceylon (1903–1907); Governor of Hong Kong (1898–1903); Governor of Jamaica (1888–1898); Governor of Newfoundland (1887–1888); Governor of the Bahamas (1884–1887).

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