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 Governor of Jamaica  (colonial governor) | |
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| A lucrative mid-level position in the British empire. | |
In 1661, England began colonisation of the island. It gained its independence from the United Kingdom in 1962. In the first few hundred years it was a lucrative but not very prestigious post. After independence, the island was overseen by Governor-Generals.
An Office Holder on Wikispooks
| Name | From | To |
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| Hugh Foot | 7 April 1951 | 18 November 1957 |
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