Edward Twining
Edward Francis Twining, Baron Twining GCMG MBE KStJ (29 June 1899 – 21 June 1967), known as Sir Edward Twining from 1949 to 1958, was a British diplomat, formerly Governor of North Borneo and Governor of Tanganyika. He was a member of the Twining tea family. In 1960 he published a book titled A History of the Crown Jewels of Europe; at over 700 pages it is probably the most extensive book on the subject.
The Right Honourable The Lord Twining GCMG MBE KStJ | |
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| Governor of Tanganyika | |
| In office 18 June 1949 – 16 June 1958 | |
| Monarchs | George VI Elizabeth II |
| Preceded by | Sir William Battershill |
| Succeeded by | Sir Richard Turnbull |
| Governor of North Borneo | |
| In office 1946–1949 | |
| Monarch | George VI |
| Preceded by | Robert Smith |
| Succeeded by | Sir Ralph Hone |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edward Francis Twining 29 June 1899 Westminster, England |
| Died | 21 June 1967 (aged 67) Westminster, England |
| Occupation | Diplomat, colonial governor |
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