Gordon Macdonald, 1st Baron Macdonald of Gwaenysgor
British politician, last British governor of Newfoundland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Gordon Macdonald, 1st Baron Macdonald of Gwaenysgor KCMG PC (27 May 1888 – 20 January 1966) was a British Labour Party politician and Newfoundland's final British governor as well as the last chairman of the Commission of Government serving from 1946 until the colony joined Confederation in 1949 and became a province of Canada.[1][2]
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The Lord Macdonald of Gwaenysgor | |
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Commission Governor of Newfoundland | |
In office 1946–1949 | |
Preceded by | Humphrey Walwyn |
Succeeded by | Albert Walsh (as Lt. Governor) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1888-05-27)May 27, 1888 Gwaenysgor, near Prestatyn, Flintshire, Wales |
Died | January 20, 1966(1966-01-20) (aged 77) |
Nationality | British |
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