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Frederic Cardew

1839 – 1921

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About Frederic Cardew

Lived 1839 – 1921 (aged 81).

Colonel Sir Frederic Cardew, KCMG (27 September 1839 – 6 July 1921) was a British Army officer and colonial governor. He was Governor of Sierra Leone from 1894 to 1900. The hut tax that he introduced led to the Hut Tax War of 1898.

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Birth century
Positions held
Governor of Sierra Leone

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Frederic Cardew?

(1839-1921)

When was Frederic Cardew born?

Frederic Cardew was born on 27 September 1839 in Somerset.

When did Frederic Cardew die?

Frederic Cardew died on 6 July 1921.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frederic Cardew

· Wikidata: Q85681760

· DBpedia: Frederic Cardew

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