George Bonham
Sir Samuel George Bonham, 1st Baronet Bt KCB (Chinese Translated Name 般咸, 文咸 or 文翰) (7 September 1803 – 8 October 1863) was a British colonial governor, who became the 4th Governor of the Straits Settlements and the 3rd Governor of Hong Kong.
Sir George Bonham Bt KCB | |
|---|---|
| 3rd Governor of Hong Kong | |
| In office 21 March 1848 – 13 April 1854 | |
| Monarch | Victoria |
| Lieutenant Governor |
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| Preceded by | Sir John Davis |
| Succeeded by | Sir John Bowring |
| 4th Governor of the Straits Settlements | |
| In office 18 November 1836 – January 1843 | |
| Monarchs | William IV Queen Victoria |
| Preceded by | Kenneth Murchison |
| Succeeded by | William Butterworth |
| 3rd Resident Councillor of Singapore | |
| In office 7 December 1833 – 18 November 1836 | |
| Preceded by | Kenneth Murchison |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Church |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Samuel George Bonham 7 September 1803 Faversham, Kent |
| Died | 8 October 1863 (aged 60) Paddington, London |
| Resting place | Kensal Green Cemetery, London |
| Spouse |
Ellen Emelia Barnard
(m. 1846; died 1859) |
| Children | George Francis Bonham |
| Relatives | Isabella Charlotte Bonham (sister) |
| Profession | Colonial Administrator |
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