John Bates Thurston
Sir John Bates Thurston KCMG FRGS (31 January 1836 – 7 February 1897) was a British colonial official who served Fiji in a variety of capacities, including Premier of the Kingdom of Viti (before the islands were ceded to the United Kingdom) and later as colonial Governor.
Sir John Bates Thurston KCMG FRGS | |
|---|---|
| Acting Premier of the Kingdom of Viti | |
| In office 23 March 1874 – 10 October 1874 | |
| Monarch | Seru Epenisa Cakobau |
| Preceded by | George Austin Woods |
| Succeeded by | none (position abolished) |
| Acting High Commissioner for the Western Pacific | |
| In office 21 January 1885 – 1 January 1887 | |
| Monarch | Victoria |
| Preceded by | Sir William Des Vœux |
| Succeeded by | Sir Charles Mitchell |
| Acting Governor of Fiji | |
| In office 21 January 1885 – 1 January 1887 | |
| Monarch | Victoria |
| Preceded by | Sir William Des Vœux |
| Succeeded by | Sir Charles Mitchell |
| 4th High Commissioner for the Western Pacific | |
| In office 1888–1897 | |
| Monarch | Victoria |
| Preceded by | Sir Charles Mitchell |
| Succeeded by | Sir George O'Brien |
| 5th Governor of Fiji | |
| In office 1888–1897 | |
| Monarch | Victoria |
| Preceded by | Sir Charles Mitchell |
| Succeeded by | Sir George O'Brien |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 January 1836 London, United Kingdom |
| Died | 7 February 1897 (aged 61) Suva, Fiji |
| Resting place | Melbourne General Cemetery |
| Citizenship | British |
| Spouse(s) | Madame Marie de Lavalatte c.1866 – 14 December 1881 Amelia Berry 14 January 1883 – 7 February 1897 (his death) |
| Children | 3 sons, 2 daughters |
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