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Richard Challenger was a British colonial governor. He was Chief magistrate of Anguilla from 1842 until 1846.[ citation needed ] He was later appointed Auditor-General for Saint Christopher in 1867.

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    Preceded by
    William Richardson
    Chief Magistrate of Anguilla
    18421846
    Succeeded by
    Isidor Dyett