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Arthur French Sladen
Arthur French Sladen, Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George, CMG, Commander of the Royal Victorian Order, CVO (30 April 1866 – 6 March 1944) was a British-Canadian civil servant who served as secretary to five Governor General of Canada, governors general of Canada, from 1899 until 1926. Born in Woolwich, England, Sladen was a son of Lieutenant colonel (United Kingdom), Lieutenant-Colonel Joseph Sladen of Ripple Court, Kent and the former Caroline Mary French, of Cobh, Queenstown, Ireland. He was educated at Haileybury and Imperial Service College, Haileybury and the Royal Naval College. He joined the Royal Marine Artillery in 1884, and came to Canada in 1887 and farmed there and in the United States. He joined the Governor General's office in 1891 as a clerk and was appointed private secretary to Gilbert Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, 4th Earl of Minto, Lord Minto in 1899. He continued in office under Albert Grey, 4th Earl Grey, Lord Grey, the Prince Arthur, Duke of Conna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Companion Of The Order Of St Michael And St George
The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is a British order of chivalry founded on 28 April 1818 by George IV, George IV, Prince of Wales, while he was acting as prince regent for his father, George III, King George III. It is named in honour of two military saints, Michael (archangel), Michael and Saint George, George. The Order of St Michael and St George was originally awarded to those holding commands or high position in the Mediterranean Sea, Mediterranean territories acquired in the Napoleonic Wars, and was subsequently extended to holders of similar office or position in other territories of the British Empire. It is at present awarded to men and women who hold high office or who render extraordinary or important non-military service to the United Kingdom in a foreign country, and can also be conferred for important or loyal service in relation to foreign and Commonwealth of Nations, Commonwealth affairs. Description The Order includes three class ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
