Arthur Jeff
Sir Arthur Jeff was a British statesman, twice acting Governor of Jamaica, and the co-founder of Putney School of Art and Design in London.
Sir Arthur Jeff | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | Co-founder of Putney School of Art and Design |
| Office | Acting Governor of Jamaica |
Career
In 1883, Putney School of Art and Design was founded by Sir William Lancaster, Baron Pollock and Sir Arthur Jeff.[1]
Jeff was acting Governor of Jamaica from October 1925–26 April 1926, and 9 November 1932 – 21 November 1932. In 1934, he visited Moneague there to make an assessment of its tourist potential.[2]
References
- "Blue Plaques Scheme" (PDF). Putney Society. Retrieved 30 March 2014.
- "The Moneague legend". Jamaica Gleaner. Retrieved 30 March 2014.
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