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Arthur Cecil Stuart Barkly

1843 – 1890

Governor of the Falkland Islands

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About Arthur Cecil Stuart Barkly

Lived 1843 – 1890 (aged 46–47). Arthur Cecil Stuart Barkly was a colonial governor.

Arthur Cecil Stuart Barkly (1843 – 27 September 1890) was a British colonial governor and judge.

Life Barkly was the son of Elizabeth Helen (born Timins) and Henry Barkly. His father was a British politician and colonial administrator. He was his father's private secretary while his father was governor of Mauritius (1863–70) and governor of the Cape Colony (1870–77).

In 1877, Barkly was appointed resident magistrate in Basutoland. He served in this position until 1881, and he became Commissioner of Seychelles.

In 1886, Barkly became Lieutenant Governor of the Falkland Islands. In 1887 he was transferred back to Seychelles and continued there as Commissioner until 1888.

In 1888, Barkly became the Governor of Heligoland. He was the final British governor of Heligoland, departing on 9 August 1890 after sovereignty over Heligoland had been passed to Germany via the Heligoland–Zanzibar Treaty.

Barkly died shortly thereafter in Stapleton Park, near Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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Important facts

Born
1843
Birth century
Occupation
Colonial governor
Positions held
Lieutenant-Governor of Heligoland
Awards
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George
Also known as
Arthur C. S. Barkly

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Arthur Cecil Stuart Barkly?

governor of the Falkland Islands

When was Arthur Cecil Stuart Barkly born?

Arthur Cecil Stuart Barkly was born in 1843.

When did Arthur Cecil Stuart Barkly die?

Arthur Cecil Stuart Barkly died on 27 September 1890 in Pontefract.

What was Arthur Cecil Stuart Barkly's occupation?

Arthur Cecil Stuart Barkly was a colonial governor.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Arthur Cecil Stuart Barkly

· Wikidata: Q27468378

· DBpedia: Arthur Cecil Stuart Barkly

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