About Graham John Bower
Lived 1848 – 1933 (aged 85). Graham John Bower was a British diplomat and politician.
Sir Graham John Bower (1848–1933), was an Irish colonial official of the British Empire.
Bower was born in Ireland. After service in the Royal Navy, he was made Imperial secretary to the High Commissioner for Southern Africa, Sir Hercules Robinson. In 1896, he accepted blame for not notifying his superiors in advance of the Jameson Raid. Although he had, in fact notified them, this acceptance provided political protection for Joseph Chamberlain, then Secretary of State for the Colonies. In September 1898, he was appointed Colonial Secretary of the Colony of Mauritius.
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Who was Graham John Bower?
British diplomat (1848–1933)
When was Graham John Bower born?
Graham John Bower was born on 15 June 1848 in County Kerry.
When did Graham John Bower die?
Graham John Bower died on 24 August 1933.
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Graham John Bower was a diplomat and politician.
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Graham John Bower was British.
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