Herbert Chermside
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Lieutenant-General Sir Herbert Charles Chermside, GCMG, CB (31 July 1850 – 24 September 1929) was a British Army officer who served as Governor of Queensland from 1902 to 1904.
Quick Facts 9th Governor of Queensland, Monarch ...
Sir Herbert Chermside | |
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9th Governor of Queensland | |
In office 24 March 1902 – 10 October 1904 | |
Monarch | Edward VII |
Preceded by | The Lord Lamington |
Succeeded by | The Lord Chelmsford |
Personal details | |
Born | (1850-07-31)31 July 1850 Wilton, Wiltshire, England |
Died | 24 September 1929(1929-09-24) (aged 79) London, England |
Spouse(s) | Geraldine Katharine Webb (1899–1910) Clementine Maria Reuter (from 1920) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | British Army |
Years of service | 1870–1907 |
Rank | Lieutenant-General |
Commands | 3rd Division 14th Brigade Curragh Camp |
Battles/wars | Mahdist War Second Boer War |
Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George Companion of the Order of the Bath |
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