Viscount Cobham, GCMG, TD
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Governor-General of New Zealand
1957 - 1962
Sir Charles John Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham, was born in 1909 and educated at Eton and Cambridge, graduating with a law degree in 1932.
He joined the 100th Field Brigade in 1933 and served in France before Dunkirk. He commanded the 5th Regiment 1943-45.
Sir Charles was a noted cricketer and captained Worcestershire 1936-39. He was also vice-captain of MCC in New Zealand in 1935-36.
Sir Charles was connected to New Zealand through a forebear who was chairman of the Canterbury Association and after whom Lyttelton was named.
As Governor-General of New Zealand, Sir Charles became deeply involved in the establishment of New Zealand's Outward Bound movement.
He died in 1977.
Biographical information courtesy of NZ Almanack
Visit the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography for more information
Year:
1957 - 1962
Media resources
Queen Elizabeth II became New Zealand's Queen on 6 February 1952. To mark the Diamond Jubilee of her reign, a special section of the Governor-General's website has been established.
Features
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Waitangi Celebrations 2012
The Governor-General's first Waitangi Day Programme -
Governor-General's New Year Message
Sir Jerry Mateparae issues his 1st New Year message - watch the video -
State Opening of Parliament
Governor-General announces the Government's plans -
Speaker-elect confirmation ceremony
Dr Smith confirmed as Speaker of the House -
Appointment of the new Government
The Governor-General appoints the new Government -
Queen's Diamond Jubilee Emblem
New emblem to mark the Diamond Jubilee -
Rugby World Cup
Message from the Queen of New Zealand on the All Blacks' victory -
State Swearing-in of Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae
A Government House short film -
Royal NZ Navy 70th Anniversary
The Governor-General hosted and attended associated events -
New Zealand Gallantry Awards
Government House has today issued a special honours list -
One year on from the 4 September 2010 Canterbury earthquake
Governor-General issues a message -
Swearing in ceremony
Sir Jerry Mateparae to become NZ's 20th Governor-General -
Sir Paul Reeves
New Zealand's first Governor-General of Maori descent dies -
Visit by King George Tupou V of Tonga
The Governor-General hosted a State Welcome for the King of Tonga -
Māori King visits Government House
The King plants a tree to mark the visit -
Matariki
The Governor-General's 2011 Matariki Message -
The Royal Wedding
Sir Anand and Lady Susan attended the Royal Wedding on 29 April -
ANZAC Day message
The Governor-General's message for ANZAC Day commemorations -
Government House Open Days
Open Day details can be found here -
The National Christchurch Memorial Service
Details and photos are available here. -
Christchurch Earthquake
Governor-General offers the support of all New Zealanders -
Canterbury earthquake
World leaders send messages of support to New Zealand -
Waitangi Day 2011
Sir Anand Satyanand's last Waitangi Day as Governor-General -
New Year Message
Governor-General issues his message for 2011 -
Pike River Mine Tragedy
World leaders send messages of support to New Zealand -
Governor-General visits Canterbury
A visit to support and encourage those affected by the earthquake -
New Year Message
Governor-General issues his message for 2010 -
Governor-General's 2009 New Year Message
New Zealanders urged to volunteer
