William Hugh Beeton
Ghanaian police commissioner
About William Hugh Beeton
Lived 1903 – 1976 (aged 72).
William Hugh Beeton, CMG (14 October 1903 – 26 March 1976) was the Chief Commissioner of Ashanti, which became Ghana in 1957. Beeton also served as Vice President of The Royal African Society.
Education William Hugh Beeton was educated at Strathallan School in Perthshire and the London School of Economics, University of London.
Career Assistant District Commissioner, Gold Coast, 1926.
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Who was William Hugh Beeton?
Ghanaian police commissioner (1903-1976)
When was William Hugh Beeton born?
William Hugh Beeton was born on 14 October 1903.
When did William Hugh Beeton die?
William Hugh Beeton died on 26 March 1976.
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