Edward Francis Twining, Baron Twining, known as Sir Edward Twining from 1949 to 1958, was a British diplomat, formerly Governor of North Borneo and Governor of Tanganyika. He was a member of the Twining tea family. In 1960 he published a book titled A History of the Crown Jewels of Europe; at over 700 pages it is probably the most extensive book on the subject.
Sir Edward Twining returning the skull of Chief Mkwawa
The Governor of North Borneo was the appointed head of the government of North Borneo.
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