Eric John Eagles Swayne
Eric John Eagles Swayne | |
|---|---|
| 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 (aged 66) Bristol, England |
| 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.