Richard Graves MacDonnell
Sir Richard Graves MacDonnell KCMG CB (name in Chinese: 麥當奴; Jyutping: Maak6dong1nou4) (3 September 1814 – 5 February 1881) was an Anglo-Irish lawyer, judge and colonial governor. His posts as governor included Governor of the British Settlements in West Africa, Governor of Saint Vincent, Governor of South Australia, Governor of Nova Scotia and Governor of Hong Kong.
Read more about Richard Graves MacDonnell: Early Life, Governor in Gambia and The West Indies, Governor of South Australia, Governor of Nova Scotia, Governor of Hong Kong, Marriage and Retirement, Publications With His Involvement, Places Named After Him
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