When was John Pope Hennessy born?

John Pope Hennessy was born on 5 April 1834 in County Cork.

What positions has John Pope Hennessy held?

Positions held by John Pope Hennessy include: member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom (1890–1891); Governor of British Mauritius (1883–1889); Governor of Hong Kong (1877–1883); Governor of Barbados (1875–1876); Governor of the Bahamas (1873–1874).

Where did John Pope Hennessy study?

John Pope Hennessy was educated at Queen's University of Ireland.

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John Pope Hennessy

8th Governor of Hong Kong (1834-1891)

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Sir John Pope Hennessy, was an Irish politician and colonial administrator who served as the eighth Governor of Hong Kong and the fifteenth Governor of Mauritius.

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Born: 5 April 1834 wd
Place of birth: County Cork wd
Died: 7 October 1891 wd
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland wd
Occupation: politician, barrister wd
Political party: Conservative Party wd
Education: Queen's University of Ireland wd
Spouse: Catherine Elizabeth Low wd

Positions held wd

member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom (22 December 1890 – 7 October 1891)
Governor of British Mauritius (1 June 1883 – 11 December 1889)
Governor of Hong Kong (22 April 1877 – 30 March 1883)
Governor of Barbados (1875–1876)
Governor of the Bahamas (1 January 1873 – 1 January 1874)
Governor of the Gold Coast (1872–1872)
Governor of Sierra Leone (1872–1873)
member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom (28 April 1859 – 6 July 1865)

Awards wd

Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George

Questions

When was John Pope Hennessy born?: John Pope Hennessy was born on 5 April 1834 in County Cork.
What positions has John Pope Hennessy held?: Positions held by John Pope Hennessy include: member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom (1890–1891); Governor of British Mauritius (1883–1889); Governor of Hong Kong (1877–1883); Governor of Barbados (1875–1876); Governor of the Bahamas (1873–1874).
Where did John Pope Hennessy study?: John Pope Hennessy was educated at Queen's University of Ireland.

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