Richard MacDonnell
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Summary
Richard MacDonnell was born on September 3, 1814[1], in Dublin[2]. He died on February 5, 1881[3], in Hyères[4]. He worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], judge[7], and colonial administrator[8].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Kensal Green Cemetery[9]
- Father: Richard MacDonnell[10]
- Mother: Jane Graves[11]
- Spouse: Blanche Ann Skurray[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13]
- Position held: Governor of South Australia[14], Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia[15], Governor of Hong Kong[16], Governor of the Gambia[17]
- Educated at: Trinity College, Dublin[18]
- Award received: Companion of the Order of the Bath[19], Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Family name: Graves[22], MacDonnell[23]
- Given name: Richard[24]
- Relative: Richard Graves[25]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26], The Dictionary of Australasian Biography, 1892[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- Sibling: Arthur Robert MacDonnell[29]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Richard MacDonnell include MacDonnell Ranges[30], a mountain range[31], in Australia[32]; MacDonnell Road[33], a thoroughfare[34], in People's Republic of China[35]; and MacDonnell Region[36], a local government area of the Northern Territory[37], in Australia[38], founded in 2008[39].
Why It Matters
Entities named for Richard MacDonnell include MacDonnell Ranges[30], a mountain range[31], in Australia[32]; MacDonnell Road[33], a thoroughfare[34], in People's Republic of China[35]; and MacDonnell Region[36], a local government area of the Northern Territory[37], in Australia[38], founded in 2008[39].
FAQs
Where was Richard MacDonnell born?
Richard MacDonnell was born in Dublin[2].
Where did Richard MacDonnell die?
Richard MacDonnell passed away in Hyères[4].
Who were Richard MacDonnell's parents?
Richard MacDonnell's father was Richard MacDonnell[10]. Richard MacDonnell's mother was Jane Graves[11].
Who was Richard MacDonnell married to?
Richard MacDonnell's spouses include Blanche Ann Skurray[12].
What did Richard MacDonnell do for work?
Richard MacDonnell worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], judge[7], and colonial administrator[8].
Where did Richard MacDonnell go to school?
Richard MacDonnell was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[18].
What awards did Richard MacDonnell receive?
Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[19] and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[20].