Sir Henry Edward McCallum (October 28, 1852 – November 24, 1919) colonial governor born Yeovil, Somersetshire, England and died in England.
McCallum attended the Royal Military College in Woolwich and began his colonial service career in 1874. He was governor of Lagos Colony before coming to Newfoundland in 1899. The friction between McCallum and Prime Minister Robert Bond resulted in his recall in 1901. McCallum then became governor of Natal in 1901 and then governor of Ceylon in 1907.
McCallum retired from colonial service in 1913 and returned to England.
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| Preceded by Sir Gilbert Thomas Carter |
Governor of Lagos 1897–1899 |
Succeeded by William MacGregor |
| Preceded by Sir Herbert Harley Murray |
Colonial Governor of Newfoundland 1899–1901 |
Succeeded by Sir Cavendish Boyle |
| Preceded by ? |
Governor of Natal 1901–1907 |
Succeeded by Matthew Nathan |
| Preceded by Hugh Clifford, acting |
Governor of Ceylon 1907–1913 |
Succeeded by Reginald Edward Stubbs, acting |
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