About Harry Davis Watson
Lived 1866 – 1945 (aged 78). Harry Davis Watson was a military leader.
Major-General Sir Harry Davis Watson, (18 July 1866 – 7 May 1945) was a British Army officer. He was the son of General Sir John Watson.
Watson served as Chief Administrator of Palestine in 1919, after his predecessor had been removed by London for not favoring the Zionists over the Arabs; Watson was removed six months later for the same reason.
He was chief administrator of British occupied Palestine from June 1919 to December 1919.
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Who was Harry Davis Watson?
British major-general
When was Harry Davis Watson born?
Harry Davis Watson was born on 18 July 1866.
When did Harry Davis Watson die?
Harry Davis Watson died on 7 May 1945.
What was Harry Davis Watson's occupation?
Harry Davis Watson was a military leader.
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