Sir Ronald Cross, 1st Baronet
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Sir Ronald Hibbert Cross, 1st Baronet, KCMG, KCVO, PC (9 May 1896 – 3 June 1968) was a British politician and diplomat. He served as Governor of Tasmania 1951-58.
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Sir Ronald Cross | |
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17th Governor of Tasmania | |
In office 22 August 1951 – 4 June 1958 | |
Monarchs | George VI Elizabeth II |
Premier | Robert Cosgrove |
Preceded by | Hugh Binney |
Succeeded by | Thomas Corbett, 2nd Baron Rowallan |
Member of Parliament for Ormskirk | |
In office 25 February 1950 – 5 April 1951 | |
Preceded by | Harold Wilson |
Succeeded by | Arthur Salter |
Personal details | |
Born | (1896-05-09)9 May 1896 Pendleton, Lancashire, England |
Died | 3 June 1968(1968-06-03) (aged 72) Westminster, London, England |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse | Louise Marion Green-Emmott |
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