Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey
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Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey GCB, TD, JP, DL (11 February 1836 – 23 February 1918), was a British Liberal Party politician, Governor of Victoria and founder of The Naval Annual.
Quick Facts Governor of Victoria, Monarch ...
The Earl Brassey | |
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Governor of Victoria | |
In office 6 February 1895 – 31 March 1900 | |
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Preceded by | The Earl of Hopetoun |
Succeeded by | Sir George Clarke |
Personal details | |
Born | 11 February 1836 (1836-02-11) |
Died | 23 February 1918 (1918-02-24) (aged 82) |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse | Anna Allnutt (m. 1860–1887; her death) |
Alma mater | University College, Oxford |
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