Charles Cameron
British colonial governor
About Charles Cameron
Lived 1766 – 1828 (aged 61–62).
Charles Cameron (1766–1828) was Civil Commissioner of Malta and then Governor of the Bahamas.
Career Born the son of Donald Cameron and Mary Guy, Cameron became Civil Commissioner of Malta in 1801. He issued a proclamation to the Maltese people in July 1801 making it clear that he would uphold their laws and rights. He went on to be Governor of Bahamas in 1804 until his resignation in 1820. He was also a partner of Harley, Cameron & Company, a firm with shipping ventures in the East Indies.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Charles Cameron?
British colonial governor (1766–1820)
When was Charles Cameron born?
Charles Cameron was born in 1766.
When did Charles Cameron die?
Charles Cameron died on 26 June 1828 in Roydon.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Charles Cameron (colonial administrator)
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