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John Huggins

1891 – 1971

British colonial administrator

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About John Huggins

Lived 1891 – 1971 (aged 79–80). John Huggins was a British.

He married Molly Green and they had three daughters. His second daughter, Cherry, became Lady Hambro.

He was progressively promoted within the Order of St Michael and St George, from Companion (CMG, 8 June 1939), to Knight Commander (KCMG, before 1946), to Knight Grand Cross (GCMG, 9 June 1949).

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Important facts

Born
1891
Birth century
Died
1971
Positions held
Governor of Jamaica
Awards
Military Cross; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
Also known as
Sir John Huggins

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped John Huggins's

Frequently asked questions

Who was John Huggins?

British colonial administrator

When was John Huggins born?

John Huggins was born in 1891.

When did John Huggins die?

John Huggins died in 1971.

What nationality was John Huggins?

John Huggins was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Huggins

· Wikidata: Q29652286

· DBpedia: John Huggins (colonial administrator)

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