Governor-General of Jamaica facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Governor-General of Jamaica |
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Coat of Arms of Jamaica
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| Viceroy | |
| Style | His Excellency The Most Honourable |
| Residence | King's House (Government House) |
| Appointer | Monarch of Jamaica |
| Term length | At Her Majesty's pleasure |
| Formation | 6 August 1962 |
| First holder | Sir Kenneth Blackburne |
| Website | www.kingshouse.gov.jm |
The governor-general of Jamaica represents the queen of Jamaica, Elizabeth II.
List of governors-general of Jamaica
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| Sir Kenneth Blackburne (1907–1980) |
6 August 1962 |
30 November 1962 |
Elizabeth II (1962–present) |
| Sir Clifford Campbell (1892–1991) |
1 December 1962 |
2 March 1973 |
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| Sir Herbert Duffus (1908–2002) (acting) |
2 March 1973 |
27 June 1973 |
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| Sir Florizel Glasspole (1909–2000) |
27 June 1973 |
31 March 1991 |
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| Sir Edward Zacca (1931–2019) (acting) |
31 March 1991 |
1 August 1991 |
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| Sir Howard Cooke (1915–2014) |
1 August 1991 |
15 February 2006 |
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| Sir Kenneth O. Hall (1941–) |
15 February 2006 |
26 February 2009 |
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| Sir Patrick Allen (1951–) |
26 February 2009 |
Incumbent | |
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