George Bowen
Sir George Ferguson Bowen GCMG (2 November 1821 – 21 February 1899) was a British colonial administrator whose appointments included postings to the Ionian Islands, Queensland (Australia), New Zealand, Victoria (Australia), Mauritius and Hong Kong.
Read more about George Bowen: Early Life, Service in The Ionian Islands, Governor of Queensland, Governor of New Zealand, Governor of Victoria, Governor of Mauritius, Governor of Hong Kong, Post-governorship, Personal Life, Legacy, Honours, Literary Works
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