Eric John Eagles Swayne
Sir Eric John Eagles Swayne KCMG CB (14 May 1863 – 9 September 1929) was a British Army officer and colonial administrator. He served in British Somaliland, where he was appointed Commissioner, and as Governor of British Honduras, now Belize.
Sir Eric John Eagles Swayne KCMG CB | |
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| Commissioner of British Somaliland | |
| In office 1902–1905 | |
| Preceded by | Harry Cordeaux (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Harry Cordeaux |
| Governor of British Honduras | |
| In office 13 August 1906 – 9 May 1913 | |
| Preceded by | Bickham Sweet-Escott |
| Succeeded by | Wilfred Collet |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 May 1863 Darmstadt, Grand Duchy of Hesse |
| Died | 9 September 1929 (aged 66) Bristol, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Relatives | Harald George Carlos Swayne (brother) |
| Education | St Edward's School, Oxford |
| Alma mater | Royal Military College, Sandhurst |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | British Empire |
| Branch/service | British Army |
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