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Raynor Arthur

1905 – 1973

British Colonial Governor

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Lived 1905 – 1973 (aged 67). Raynor Arthur was an Indian politician.

Sir Oswald Raynor Arthur (16 December 1905 – 4 December 1973) was a British diplomat and colonial administrator.

Early life and education Arthur was born in Poona, the son of Sigismund Raynor Arthur (in the Indian Civil Service, grandson of Sir George Arthur, 1st Baronet) and Constance Hobhouse (daughter of Sir Charles Parry Hobhouse, 3rd Baronet).

He was educated at Charterhouse School and Corpus Christi College, Cambridge.

Career Arthur joined the Nigerian Political Service in 1928 as an administrative officer.

He transferred to the British administration in Cyprus in 1937, becoming the island's Chief Commissioner in 1948.

He then moved on to the Americas and became Colonial Secretary of Bermuda 1951–54; Governor of the Falkland Islands 1954–57; and Governor of the Bahamas until 1960. and CVO in 1953 and knighted KCMG in the New Year Honours of 1957. He was made a knight of the Order of St John of Jerusalem in 1954.

He was a justice of the peace in East Sussex in 1962.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Corpus Christi College, Charterhouse School, Corpus Christi College, Cambridge
Positions held
Governor of the Bahamas, Governor of the Falkland Islands
Awards
Commander of the Royal Victorian Order; Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George; Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George; Knight of the Order of Saint John
Also known as
Oswald Raynor Arthur, Sir Oswald Raynor Arthur

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Raynor Arthur?

British Colonial Governor (1905–1973)

When was Raynor Arthur born?

Raynor Arthur was born on 16 December 1905 in Pune.

When did Raynor Arthur die?

Raynor Arthur died on 4 December 1973 in London.

What was Raynor Arthur's occupation?

Raynor Arthur was a politician.

What nationality was Raynor Arthur?

Raynor Arthur was Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Raynor Arthur

· Wikidata: Q7108159

· DBpedia: Oswald Raynor Arthur

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