Richard Posnett

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References

  1. (26 May 2009). Obituaries: Sir Richard Posnett The Telegraph . Retrieved 1 May 2016.
Sir Richard Posnett
Governor of Belize [lower-alpha 1]
In office
1972–1976
Government offices
Preceded by Governor of Belize
1972–1976
Succeeded by
Preceded by Governor of Bermuda
1981–1983
Succeeded by
Mark Herdman (acting)