John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington
John Poynder Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington, GCMG, GBE, DSO, KStJ, PC (31 October 1866 – 6 December 1936), born John Poynder Dickson and known as Sir John Poynder Dickson-Poynder from 1884 to 1910, was a British politician. He was Governor of New Zealand between 1910 and 1912.
The Right Honourable The Lord Islington GCMG GBE DSO KStJ PC | |
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Lord Islington in 1911. | |
| 15th Governor of New Zealand | |
| In office 22 June 1910 – 3 December 1912 | |
| Monarch | George V |
| Prime Minister | Joseph Ward Thomas Mackenzie William Massey |
| Preceded by | The Lord Plunket |
| Succeeded by | The Earl of Liverpool |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 October 1866 Isle of Wight, England |
| Died | 6 December 1936 (aged 70) Hyde Park Gardens, London, England |
| Spouse | Anne Dundas |
| Children | Joan Grigg |
| Relatives | John Grigg (grandson) |
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