William Owen Lanyon

Events

1

Episodes

2

Years

1873–1875

Every event in Historedia whose sources name William Owen Lanyon, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. Richard Southey becomes first Lieutenant-Governor of Griqualand West

   1873–1875

   Role: Successor as Lieutenant-Governor

   1. 11873 · Griqualand WestProclamation of Griqualand West Colony

      Griqualand West was proclaimed as a British colony in 1873, with Kimberley as its capital, amidst competing territorial claims.

   2. 210 January 1873 – 3 August 1875 · Kimberley, South AfricaAppointment as Lieutenant-Governor

      Southey moved to Griqualand West in 1873 and was appointed Lieutenant-Governor, following his retirement from the Cape Colonial Secretary post.

Sources

1. Griqualand West Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-22