James O'Grady Politician

Sir James O'Grady, KCMG (6 May 1866 – 10 December 1934) was a trade unionist and Labour Party politician in the United Kingdom. He was the first colonial governor appointed by the Labour Party from within its own ranks.

Personal facts

James O'Grady
Birth dateMay 06, 1866
Birth place
Bristol
Date of deathDecember 10, 1934

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Office holder

monarch
George V
office
Member of Parliament
Governor of the Falkland Islands
Governor of Tasmania
for Leeds East
for Leeds South East
party
Labour Party (UK)
successor
Henry Slesser
Herbert Henniker-Heaton

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