Sir George Grey was a British soldier, explorer, colonial administrator and writer. He served in a succession of governing positions: Governor of South Australia, twice Governor of New Zealand, Governor of Cape Colony, and the 11th premier of New Zealand. He played a key role in the colonisation of New Zealand, and both the purchase and annexation of Māori land.
- Occupation
- explorer, politician, military officer, governor
- Position held
- Governor of South Australia, Governor-General of New Zealand, Superintendent, Prime Minister of New Zealand
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Born
- April 14, 1812
