Background
SWETTENHAM, Alexander was born in 1846. Son of J. O. Swettenham of Belper Lodge, Derby.
SWETTENHAM, Alexander was born in 1846. Son of J. O. Swettenham of Belper Lodge, Derby.
Studied at Clare College, Cambridge. Scholar, 1867; Ceylon Civil Sendee, 1868-1883. Receiver - General, Cyprus, 1884-1891.
Auditor - General, Ceylon, 1891-1895.
Colonial Secretary Singapore, 1895: Acting Governor, Straits Settlements, 1898 and 1900. Governor and Commander-in-Chief, British Guiana, 1901-1904. Captain-General and Governorin-Chief, Jamaica, 1904-1907.
Decorated for Colonial service.
Club: Isthmian.
Spouse 1905, Mary Emily, daughter of R. P. Copeland of Kibblestone Hall, Stone, Staffordshire.