Hamilton Goold-Adams
Sir Hamilton Goold-Adams | |
|---|---|
| 12th Governor of Queensland | |
| In office 15 March 1915 – 3 February 1920 | |
| Monarch | George V |
| Premier | Digby Denham T. J. Ryan Ted Theodore |
| Preceded by | Sir William MacGregor |
| Succeeded by | Sir Matthew Nathan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 June 1858 Jamesbrook, County Cork, Ireland |
| Died | 12 April 1920 (aged 61) Cape Town, Cape Province, South Africa |
| Spouse | Elsie Goold-Adams née Riordon |
| Children | Richard John Moreton Goold-Adams Elizabeth Mary Goold-Adams |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | Second Boer War |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George Companion of the Order of the Bath Mentioned in Despatches |
Sir Hamilton John Goold-Adams, GCMG, CB (27 June 1858 – 12 April 1920) was an Irish soldier and colonial administrator, who served as Governor of Queensland from 1915 to 1920. He was married to Elsie Goold-Adams.