Eric John Eagles Swayne | |
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Commissioner of British Somaliland | |
In office 1902–1905 | |
Preceded by | Harry Cordeaux (acting) |
Succeeded by | Harry Cordeaux |
Governor of British Honduras | |
In office 13 August 1906 – 9 May 1913 | |
Preceded by | Bickham Sweet-Escott |
Succeeded by | Wilfred Collet |
Personal details | |
Born | 14 May 1863 Darmstadt, Grand Duchy of Hesse |
Died | 9 September 1929 Bristol, England | (aged 66)
Nationality | British |
Relatives | Harald George Carlos Swayne (brother) |
Education | St Edward's School, Oxford |
Alma mater | Royal Military College, Sandhurst |
Military service | |
Allegiance | British Empire |
Branch/service | British Army |
Unit | |
Sir Eric John Eagles Swayne KCMG CB (14 May 1863 – 9 September 1929) was a British Army officer and colonial administrator. He served in British Somaliland, where he was appointed Commissioner, and as Governor of British Honduras, now Belize.