Sir Derek Jakeway | |
|---|---|
 Jakeway during the 1959 Bruneian Constitution signing | |
| 21st Governor of Fiji | |
| In office 6 January 1964 – December 1968 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Chief Minister | Kamisese Mara |
| Preceded by | Sir Kenneth Maddocks |
| Succeeded by | Sir Robert Foster |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 June 1915 |
| Died | 6 November 1993 (aged 78) Exmouth, Devon, England |
| Spouse |
Phyllis Watson (m. 1941) |
| Children | 3 sons |
| Education | Hele's School |
| Alma mater | Exeter College, Oxford |
| Occupation | Colonial administrator |
Sir Francis Derek Jakeway (6 June 1915 – 6 November 1993) was a British colonial administrator, who was a key figure in shaping Fiji's post-colonial political landscape, used his academic background and diplomatic skill to challenge traditional systems, advocating for a more inclusive and democratic approach to governance.[1]
- ^ Bain, Kenneth (23 October 2011). "Obituary: Sir Derek Jakeway". The Independent. Retrieved 6 July 2015.