Sir Cornelius Hendricksen Kortright | |
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Personal details | |
Born |
London, England, United Kingdom |
December 26, 1817
Died | December 23, 1897 Ontario, Canada |
(aged 79)
Nationality | British |
Profession | Diplomat, civil servant |
Sir Cornelius Hendricksen Kortright, KCMG (December 26, 1817 – December 23, 1897) was a British civil servant who held positions including Governor of British Guiana.
Kortright was baptised on January 8, 1818 at Saint Mary church in London. He was the son of Lawrence and Jane Maria Kortright. He died on December 23, 1897 in Ontario, Canada, three days before his eightieth birthday. Kortright was knighted in 1882.