Sir Graham John Bower (1848–1933), was an Irish colonial official of the

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. Bower was born in Ireland. After service in the Royal Navy, he was made Imperial secretary to the High Commissioner for Southern Africa, Sir

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. In September 1898 he was appointed Colonial Secretary of the Colony of

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Bower, Graham John Knights Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George Royal Navy officers British diplomats 1848 births 1933 deaths