John Bates Thurston
Sir John Bates Thurston (1836–1897) was a British colonial official who served Fiji in a variety of capacities, including Premier of the Kingdom of Viti (before the islands were ceded to the United Kingdom) and later as colonial Governor.
Read more about John Bates Thurston: Early Life, Political Life in Fiji, Botanical Contributions, Personal Life
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