When was Frederic Thesiger born and where did he die?
Frederic John Napier Thesiger entered the world on the 12th of August 1868 in London, England. Lord Chelmsford died of coronary vascular disease on the 1st of April 1933 aged 64.
Questions about Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford
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What dates define Frederic Thesiger's terms as Governor of Queensland and New South Wales?
Thesiger arrived in Brisbane and was sworn in as Governor of Queensland on the 20th of November 1905. He accepted appointment as Governor of New South Wales and was sworn in at Government House on the 28th of May 1909 before announcing he would not seek a further term in October 1912.
How long did Frederic Thesiger serve as Viceroy of India and what reforms did he implement?
Chelmsford was appointed Viceroy in March 1916 succeeding Lord Hardinge and returned to Britain on the 15th of June 1921. Together with Edwin Samuel Montagu he oversaw implementation of the Montagu Chelmsford Reforms which gave greater authority to local Indian representative bodies.
Why is Frederic Thesiger associated with the Amritsar Massacre of 1919?
The Amritsar Massacre occurred on the 13th of April 1919 when General Reginald Dyer implemented martial law in the region. Initially supportive of Dyer and slow to respond to the massacre, Chelmsford eventually disciplined Dyer following a ruling condemning Dyer's actions.
When did Frederic Thesiger die and who succeeded him in his title?
Lord Chelmsford died of coronary vascular disease on the 1st of April 1933 aged 64. He was succeeded by his younger son since his eldest son Frederic Ivor Thesiger had been killed in action in Mesopotamia in 1917.