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John Paul (colonial administrator) (John Warburton Paul) was born on 29 March, 1916 in Weymouth, Dorset, is a British colonial administrator and civil servant (1916–2004). Discover John Paul (colonial administrator)'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 88 years old?
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John Warburton Paul |
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| Age |
88 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
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29 March, 1916 |
| Birthday |
29 March |
| Birthplace |
Weymouth, Dorset |
| Date of death |
2004 |
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| Nationality |
Gambia
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John Paul (colonial administrator) Height, Weight & Measurements
At 88 years old, John Paul (colonial administrator) height not available right now. We will update John Paul (colonial administrator)'s Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is John Paul (colonial administrator)'s Wife?
His wife is (Kathleen) Audrey Weeden
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(Kathleen) Audrey Weeden |
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| Children |
Three daughters |
John Paul (colonial administrator) Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is John Paul (colonial administrator) worth at the age of 88 years old? John Paul (colonial administrator)’s income source is mostly from being a successful administrator. He is from Gambia. We have estimated John Paul (colonial administrator)'s net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
administrator |
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Timeline
Sir John Warburton Paul, (29 March 1916 – 31 March 2004) was a British colonial administrator and civil servant, who most notably served as the final Governor of the Gambia (1962–1965) and Governor of the Bahamas (1972–1973) prior to both of those countries achieving independence from the United Kingdom.
He was commissioned into the Royal Tank Corps Supplementary Reserve in 1937 and into the regular Royal Tank Regiment in 1938.
He won a Military Cross for his bravery during the German invasion of France in 1940.
However, he was captured by the Germans in 1940 and was a prisoner of war until the end of the war in 1945.
He was promoted Lieutenant in 1941 and Captain in 1946 and resigned his commission in 1947.
Paul married (Kathleen) Audrey Weeden in 1946.
Following the war, Paul entered colonial administration, serving in various position in Sierra Leone until its independence in 1961.
He was knighted in 1962, becoming the Governor of the Gambia.
Paul also served as the first Governor-General of the Gambia from 1965 to 1966, the Governor of British Honduras from 1966 to 1972, the first Governor-General of the Bahamas in 1973, and the Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man from 1974 to 1980.
Paul was born in Weymouth, Dorset, and attended Weymouth College.
He went on to study at Selwyn College, Cambridge.
He served until that country's independence in February 1965, and became its first Governor-General.
In 1966, he was replaced in this role by a Gambian doctor.
He then went on to become Governor of British Honduras, from 1966 to 1972.
He dealt with demonstrations which were sparked by rumours that the territory was to be annexed by Guatemala.
Paul then went on to become the last Governor of the Bahamas, serving from 1972 to 1973.
He continued to serve as acting Governor-General for a period in 1973 following independence.
His last role in the colonial service was a Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man, which he held from 1974 to 1980.
Following that he retired from colonial administration.
They had three daughters and were married for 58 years, until he died in March 2004.
Audrey died in December 2004.
