John Bates Thurston, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Bates Thurston

Governor of Fiji

Date of Birth: 31-Jan-1836

Place of Birth: London

Date of Death: 07-Feb-1897

Profession: diplomat, official

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Sir John Bates Thurston (31 January 1836 – 7 February 1897) was a British colonial official who served Fiji in a variety of capacities, including Premier of the Kingdom of Viti (before the islands were ceded to the United Kingdom) and later as colonial Governor.