John Stuart Macpherson
Sir John Stuart Macpherson | |
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Sir John Stuart Macpherson to the left, Akenzua II in the middle, and the 2nd Earl of Plymouth to the right. Benin city, Nigeria, 1935 | |
| 1st Governor-General of Nigeria | |
| In office 1 October 1954 – 15 June 1955 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Preceded by | Himself (as Governor) |
| Succeeded by | James Wilson Robertson |
| Governor of Nigeria | |
| In office 5 February 1948 – 1 October 1954 | |
| Monarchs | George VI Elizabeth II |
| Preceded by | Arthur Richards |
| Succeeded by | Himself (as Governor-general) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 August 1898 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Died | 5 November 1971 (aged 73) United Kingdom |
| Education | George Watson's College University of Edinburgh. |
| Occupation | Civil servant |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Unit | Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders |
Sir John Stuart Macpherson, GCMG (25 August 1898 – 5 November 1971), was a British colonial administrator who served as the governor of Nigeria from 1948 to 1954, and as governor-general from 1954 to 1955.