Robert Francis Peel

Robert Francis Peel (30 April 1874 - August 1924) was an English soldier, Conservative politician and Governor of Saint Helena.[1]

Peel joined the Coldstream Guards in 1898, serving in South Africa and retiring in 1909. He then became Conservative Member of Parliament for Woodbridge, Suffolk from 1910 to 1920. He resigned his seat in 1920 to become Governor and Commander-in-Chief of St Helena, until his death.

References

  1. ^ "PEEL, Col Robert Francis". Who Was Who. A & C Black. 1920-2008. http://www.ukwhoswho.com/view/article/oupww/whowaswho/U201486. Retrieved 2009-02-08. 

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Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
Robert Lacey Everett
Member of Parliament for Woodbridge
January 1910 – 1920
Succeeded by
Arthur Charles Churchman