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Tag: Sir Cosmo Haskard KCMG MBE

  • Thursday, February 23rd 2017 - 10:38 UTC

    Ex Falklands governor and local hero dies peacefully in Ireland

    Sir Cosmo with the Government House painting next to Lady Haskard and FIGO representative Sukey Cameron MBE

    Ex Falkland’s governor Sir Cosmo Haskard KCMG MBE passed away peacefully at his home in Tregariff, County Cork, Ireland on Tuesday. Sir Haskard was Governor from 1964 to 1970, an advocate of the Islands and played a major role in preventing the transfer of sovereignty to Argentina. He celebrated his 100th birthday last year.