Sir Arthur Kennedy

Sir Arthur Edward Kennedy (5 April 1809–3 June 1883) was a British colonial administrator who served as governor of a number of British colonies, namely Sierra Leone, Western Australia, Vancouver Island, Hong Kong and Queensland. Image File history File links ArthurEdwardKennedy. ... Image File history File links ArthurEdwardKennedy. ... April 5 is the 95th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (96th in leap years). ... 1809 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... June 3 is the 154th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (155th in leap years), with 211 days remaining. ... 1883 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... A governor is also a device that regulates the speed of a machine. ... Motto: Cygnis Insignis (Distinguished by its swans) Nickname: Wildflower State Other Australian states and territories Capital Perth Government Governor Premier Const. ... Vancouver Island is separated from mainland British Columbia by the Strait of Georgia and the Queen Charlotte Strait, and from Washington State by the Juan De Fuca Strait. ... Motto: Audax at Fidelis (Bold but Faithful) Nickname: Sunshine State/Smart State Other Australian states and territories Capital Brisbane Government Governor Premier Const. ...

Early Life and Career

Arthur Kennedy was born in Cultra, County Down, Ireland on 5 April 1809, the fourth son of Hugh Kennedy and his wife Grace Dorothea (née Hughes). He was educated by private tutor and in 1823–24 attended Trinity College, Dublin, where he met his predecessor as Governor of Hong Kong, Sir Richard Graves MacDonnell. County Down, (An Dún in Irish) is one of the six counties of Northern Ireland, covering an area of 2,448 km² (945 square miles). ... April 5 is the 95th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (96th in leap years). ... 1809 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1823 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1824 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... The College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth near Dublin or more commonly Trinity College, Dublin was founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I, and is the only constituent college of the University of Dublin, Irelands oldest university. ... The Governor of Hong Kong (香港總督) was a British official who ruled Hong Kong during the colonial period between 1841 and 1997 and was ex officio Commander-in-Chief and Vice-Admiral of Hong Kong. ... Sir Richard MacDonnell Sir Richard Graves Macdonnell , KCMG C.B. (Chinese Translated Name 麥當奴) (3 September 1814 – 5 February 1881) was a British colonial governor who became the 6th Governor of Hong Kong. ...

Kennedy entered the British army, and was gazetted an ensign in the 27th Foot 11th Regiment on August 15, 1827. Until 1837 he served with infantry regiments on Corfu. He then bought a commission, and spent 1838–39 and 1841–44 in British North America as a captain in the 68th Regiment. Ensign of the Imperial Japanese Navy. ... August 15 is the 227th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (228th in leap years), with 138 days remaining. ... 1827 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... 1837 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Corfu (ancient and modern Greek Κέρκυρα, Kérkyra, Latin Corcyra; see also List of traditional Greek place names) is an island of Greece, in the Ionian Sea, off the coast of Albania, from which it is separated by a strait varying in breadth from less than 2 to about 15 miles... 1838 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... 1839 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... take you to calendar). ... 1844 was a leap year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... By 1763, British North America included 19 British colonies and territories on the continent of North America. ...

Kennedy returned to Ireland in 1846, and the following year sold his captaincy and took up an appointment with the Poor Law Commission. His job was to administer relief to the many inhabitants of County Clare who were affected by the Potato Famine. 1846 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... County Clare (Contae an Chláir in Irish) is in the Irish province of Munster. ... Bridget ODonnell and her two children during the famine The Great Famine or the Great Hunger (Irish: An Gorta Mór or An Drochshaol), known more commonly outside of Ireland as the Irish Potato Famine, is the name given to a famine in Ireland between 1845 and 1849. ...

Colonial Services

In 1851, the famine having ended, Kennedy's position was abolished, and he applied for a position in the colonial service. In May 1852 he was appointed Governor of Gambia, but before assuming office he was appointed Governor of Sierra Leone instead. He served in this office until 1854, during which time he made many administrative changes in an attempt to reform the corrupt and inefficient government. 1851 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... In politics and in history, a colony is a territory under the immediate political control of a geographically-distant state (or city, in ancient times). ... 1852 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... List of Colonial Heads of The Gambia (Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office) For continuation see: Heads of State of the Gambia Sources http://www. ... 1854 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...

Governor of Western Australia

In 1854, Kennedy was promoted to the position of Governor of Western Australia. He took up the position the following year, serving until 1862. He reputably had an autocratic manner and was considered a despot by many Western Australians. Popular opinion quickly turned against him, and in August 1856 a public meeting was held in Perth to protest against his methods. During his tenure as governor, Western Australia flourished, essentially because of the large amount of British money that was spent in the colony under the system of penal transportation of convicts. However when Kennedy resigned in 1862, he claimed that much of the colony's success was due to his legislative efforts. On his return to England, he was appointed a CB. 1854 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... List of Governors of Western Australia See Governors of the Australian states for a description and history of the office of Governor. ... Motto: Cygnis Insignis (Distinguished by its swans) Nickname: Wildflower State Other Australian states and territories Capital Perth Government Governor Premier Const. ... 1862 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Motto: Cygnis Insignis (Distinguished by its swans) Nickname: Wildflower State Other Australian states and territories Capital Perth Government Governor Premier Const. ... 1856 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Perth is the state capital and most populous city of Western Australia. ... In law and in history, particularly with reference to the histories of Australia and the United Kingdom, the word transportation refers to the deporting of convicted criminals to a penal colony. ... 1862 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked 1st UK 50. ... Military Badge of the Order of the Bath Listen to this article · (info) This audio file was created from the revision dated 2005-04-11, and does not reflect subsequent edits to the article. ...

Governor of Vancouver Island

Kennedy's next appointment came in July 1863. The decision had been made that Vancouver Island and British Columbia, which had previously been governed together by a single governor, were each to have their own governor, and Kennedy was appointed Governor of Vancouver Island. Compared to his previous appointments, Vancouver Island was comparatively insignificant, and might be considered a demotion. Kennedy arrived at Vancouver Island in March 1864. Facing an extremely aggressive Legislative Assembly determined to challenge his executive power, Kennedy achieved little of note in his two years in office. During this time the colony fell into a disastrous economic depression, and Kennedy was unfairly blamed by the colony's inhabitants. In 1866, news arrived of the impending union of the British North America Acts, which would result in the abolition of Kennedy's position. He left office in October 1866. 1863 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... Vancouver Island is separated from mainland British Columbia by the Strait of Georgia and the Queen Charlotte Strait, and from Washington State by the Juan De Fuca Strait. ... Motto: Splendor Sine Occasu (Latin: Splendour without diminishment) Official languages English Capital Victoria Largest city Vancouver Lieutenant-Governor Iona Campagnolo Premier Gordon Campbell (BC Liberal) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats 36 6 Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 5th 944,735 km² 2. ... 1864 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... This article is about the term as used within the Commonwealth of Nations; there is also an Legislative Assembly in Oregon and there used to be a Legislative Assembly in France during the French Revolution. ... WORLD OF WARCRAFT IS THE BEST GAME EVER INVENTED AND PLAY IT. IF YOU DONT PLAY WORLD OF WARCRAFT, YOU ARE A nOOb. ... 1866 is a common year starting on Monday. ... The British North America Acts 1867–1982 were a series of Acts of the British Parliament dealing with the government of Canada. ... 1866 is a common year starting on Monday. ...

Governor of the West African Settlements

Kennedy returned to London, and in December 1867 he was knighted (KCB) and appointed Governor of the West African Settlements. He served there until 1872. In 1871 he was created a KCMG. London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and of England. ... 1867 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... KCB is a TLA that may stand for: Keep Chicago Beautiful (kcb. ... 1872 was a leap year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... 1871 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... On the Orders insignia, St Michael is often depicted subduing Satan. ...

Governor of Hong Kong

In 1872, Kennedy was appointed the 7th Governor of Hong Kong, a position in which he served until 1877. During his tenure, he created the Hong Kong Dollar, which served as the unitary monetary unit for the territory. Since this time, the Hong Kong Dollar has (albeit with a short period of disruption) served as the single monetary unit for the entire territory. 1872 was a leap year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... The Governor of Hong Kong (香港總督) was a British official who ruled Hong Kong during the colonial period between 1841 and 1997 and was ex officio Commander-in-Chief and Vice-Admiral of Hong Kong. ... 1877 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... The Hong Kong Dollar (ISO 4217: HKD) is the official currency of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the Peoples Republic of China. ...

Governor of Queensland

After his appointment as Governor of Hong Kong expired, Kennedy was immediately appointed Governor of Queensland, serving in that position until 1883. That was his last post in the Colonial Service. In 1881, Kennedy was created a GCMG. List of Governors of Queensland See Governors of the Australian states for a description and history of the office of Governor. ... 1883 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... 1881 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... On the Orders insignia, St Michael is often depicted subduing Satan. ...

Later life

On his resignation as Governor of Queensland, Kennedy boarded the Orient with the intention of returning to England. On 3 June 1883, when the Orient was off Aden in the Red Sea, Kennedy died. He was buried at sea. Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked 1st UK 50. ... June 3 is the 154th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (155th in leap years), with 211 days remaining. ... 1883 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... The oil refinery and Tanker port of Little Aden were operated by British Petroleum (now Beyond Petroleum) It was the capital of the Peoples Democratic Republic of Yemen until that countrys unification with the Yemen Arab Republic when it was declared a free trade zone. ... Location of the Red Sea The Red Sea (Arabic البحر الأحمر Baḥr al-Aḥmar, al-Baḥru l-’Aḥmar; Hebrew ים סוף Yam Suf; Tigrigna ቀይሕ ባሕሪ QeyH baHri) is a gulf or basin of the Indian Ocean between Africa and Asia. ...

Personal Life

In 1839, Kennedy married Georgina MacCartney, who died on 3 October 1874. They had two daughters and a son, Arthur Herbert Williams, who entered the army. 1839 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... October 3 is the 276th day of the year (277th in Leap years). ... 1874 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...

Places Named After Him

Kennedy City, an area in the Western District of Hong Kong, and Kennedy Road, which is located in the mid-level of Wan Chai in Hong Kong, were both named after him.-1...

References

• Sir Arthur Edward Kennedy at the Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online
• Sir Arthur Edward Kennedy 1855–1862 at The Constitution Centre of Western Australia