John Shaw Rennie
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| John Shaw Rennie GCMG OBE |
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|---|---|
| Governor General of Mauritius | |
| In office 12 March 1968 – 3 September 1968 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Seewoosagur Ramgoolam |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Leonard Williams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1917 |
| Died | 1981 |
Sir John Shaw Rennie, GCMG, OBE (1917–1981[1]) was a colonial administrator.
[edit] Vanuatu
He was the British Resident in Vanuatu from 1955 to 1962.[2]
[edit] Mauritius
He was the 29th Governor of Mauritius from 17 September 1962 to 12 March 1968.[1] When Mauritius gained independence, he served a brief term as Governor General of Mauritius from 12 March 1968 to 3 September 1968.[1]
| Government offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Hubert Flaxman |
Governor of Vanuatu 1955–1962 |
Succeeded by Alexander Mair Wilkie |
| Preceded by Colville Deverell |
Governor of Mauritius 1962–1968 |
Succeeded by Position abolished |
| Preceded by Position established |
Governor General of Mauritius 1968 |
Succeeded by Leonard Williams |
