When was Matthew Nathan born?

Matthew Nathan was born on 3 January 1862 in Paddington.

What positions has Matthew Nathan held?

Positions held by Matthew Nathan include: High Sheriff of Somerset (1934–1935); Governor of Queensland (1920–1925); Governor of Hong Kong (1904–1907); Governor of the Gold Coast (1900–1904); Member of the Privy Council of Ireland.

Where did Matthew Nathan study?

Matthew Nathan was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.

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Matthew Nathan

British colonial administrator (1862–1939)

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Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Matthew Nathan was a British soldier and colonial administrator, who variously served as the governor of Sierra Leone, Gold Coast, Hong Kong, Natal and Queensland. He was Under-Secretary for Ireland from 1914 to 1916, and was responsible, with the Chief Secretary, Augustine Birrell, for the administration of Ireland in the years immediately preceding the Easter Rising.

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Born: 3 January 1862 wd
Place of birth: Paddington wd
Died: 18 April 1939 wd
Place of death: West Coker wd
Citizenship: United Kingdom wd
Occupation: engineer, military officer wd
Education: Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst wd

Positions held wd

High Sheriff of Somerset (1934–1935)
Governor of Queensland (3 December 1920 – 17 September 1925)
Governor of Hong Kong (29 July 1904 – 29 July 1907)
Governor of the Gold Coast (17 December 1900 – 9 February 1904)
Member of the Privy Council of Ireland

Awards wd

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George

Questions

When was Matthew Nathan born?: Matthew Nathan was born on 3 January 1862 in Paddington.
What positions has Matthew Nathan held?: Positions held by Matthew Nathan include: High Sheriff of Somerset (1934–1935); Governor of Queensland (1920–1925); Governor of Hong Kong (1904–1907); Governor of the Gold Coast (1900–1904); Member of the Privy Council of Ireland.
Where did Matthew Nathan study?: Matthew Nathan was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.

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