George Grey Quotes


Spanish alone was understood or spoken here; our friend, the countryman, stuck to us most nobly, he understood us not a bit better than the rest but saw that we were in distress and would not desert us.


Citations

Grey, George. Journals of Two Expeditions of Discovery in North-West and Western Australia, During the Years 1837, 38, and 39. Vol. 1, T. and W. Boone, 1841, p. 15.

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George Grey
George Grey
  • Born: April 14, 1812
  • Died: September 19, 1898
  • Nationality: New Zealander
  • Profession: Leader

Sir George Grey, KCB 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.