George Grey

George Grey

Sir George Grey, KCB (14 April 1812 – 19 September 1898) was a soldier, explorer, Governor of South Australia, twice Governor of New Zealand, Governor of Cape Colony (South Africa), the 11th Premier of New Zealand and a writer.

Read more about George Grey:  Early Life and Exploration, Marriage and Children, Governor of South Australia, Governor of New Zealand, Governor of Cape Colony, Premier of New Zealand, Places and Institutions Named After Grey, Popular Culture, Arms

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