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Sir John Ackerman K.C.M.G
Sir John William Ackerman, Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George, KCMG, (1825–1905) was mayor of Pietermaritzburg and, for twelve years, speaker of the Natal Legislative Council. Ackerman is buried at City of Westminster Cemetery, Hanwell. City of Westminster. Retrieved 26 October 2015. See also * List of mayors of Pietermaritzburg * Timeline of PietermaritzburgReferences 1825 births 1905 deaths People from Pietermaritzburg Knights Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George South African knights {{SouthAfrica-mayor-stub ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Knight Commander 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, Prince of Wales, while he was acting as prince regent for his father, King George III. It is named in honour of two military saints, Michael and George. The Order of St Michael and St George was originally awarded to those holding commands or high position in the 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 affairs. Description The Order includes three classes. It is used to honour individuals who have rendered important services in relation to Commo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
