Gender: Male
Sir William Denis Battershill KCMG was a British colonial administrator. He was Governor of Cyprus from 1939 to 1941 and Governor of Tanganyika from 1945 to 1949. He was largely known for taking land that had previously been set aside for German settlers during the era of German East Africa and redistributing it to indigenous Africans. He also sought to increase the role of Africans in government by increasing African participation in voting and by replacing European officials with African officials. Battershill also saw to it that it was illegal to pay Africans less than Europeans or Asians for doing the same work in Tanganyika. In the early 1950s he was given a tour of French Algeria, French Guinea and French Indochina. In all of those territories he said that based on the way France was governing he felt the French were "driving those territories into the arms of communism." He also briefly visited Britain's Sierra Leone Colony and Protectorate as well as Bermuda, the Cayman Islands and Anguilla, which he favorably compared to France's colonies. He was of the opinion that Britain's African colonies "can and should govern themselves independently" and that he hoped they would have a positive relationship with Britain once they did, however he warned that the French were alienating people in the three French colonies of French Algeria, French Guinea and French Indochina and the end result of that would be those countries "both separating from France, and also having an acrimonious relationship with her once they do."
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on June 2, 2024
On the name William Denis Battershill, William means Resolute Protector, Will-helmet, Will Desire, Valley, Unwavering Protector, Protect. Denis means Named for Saint Denys, Follower of Dionysus, Mountain of Zeus, Brown Warrior.
The name William Denis Battershill is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
William is commonly found in United States of America, Colombia, United Kingdom, and 98 more countries.
Find meaning of the name William Denis Battershill with our Meaning Finder:
Learn how to pronounce William Denis Battershill correctly by listening to our 15 audio pronunciations. Click to hear each pronunciation as many times as you need to master it.
✨ Record yourself saying William Denis Battershill correctly and help others pronounce it like a pro! Share your pronunciation of William Denis Battershill with us. Record, preview and send! It's easy and helps everyone. ✨
Learn how William Denis Battershill might sound in different languages or accents. Select from a variety of languages available in the dropdown and hit 'Pronounce' to hear William Denis Battershill spoken.
At NamesLook, the name William is recorded 256,518 times globally, ranking it as the 149th most common name worldwide.
William is most prevalent in United States of America, with 63,817 occurrences, making it the 43th most popular name in the country.
In Colombia, the name William is found among 1 in every 27 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #43 | 1 : 28 |
| Colombia | #46 | 1 : 27 |
| United Kingdom | #120 | 1 : 29 |
| France | #195 | 1 : 69 |
| Italy | #413 | 1 : 102 |
| South Africa | #95 | 1 : 204 |
| Peru | #121 | 1 : 98 |
| Brazil | #146 | 1 : 102 |
| Malaysia | #138 | 1 : 351 |
| Canada | #80 | 1 : 78 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name William from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Sir William Denis Battershill KCMG was a British colonial administrator. He was Governor of Cyprus from 1939 to 1941 and Governor of Tanganyika from 1945 to 1949. He was largely known for taking land that had previously been set aside for German settlers during the era of German East Africa and redistributing it to indigenous Africans. He also sought to increase the role of Africans in government by increasing African participation in voting and by replacing European officials with African officials. Battershill also saw to it that it was illegal to pay Africans less than Europeans or Asians for doing the same work in Tanganyika. In the early 1950s he was given a tour of French Algeria, French Guinea and French Indochina. In all of those territories he said that based on the way France was governing he felt the French were "driving those territories into the arms of communism." He also briefly visited Britain's Sierra Leone Colony and Protectorate as well as Bermuda, the Cayman Islands and Anguilla, which he favorably compared to France's colonies. He was of the opinion that Britain's African colonies "can and should govern themselves independently" and that he hoped they would have a positive relationship with Britain once they did, however he warned that the French were alienating people in the three French colonies of French Algeria, French Guinea and French Indochina and the end result of that would be those countries "both separating from France, and also having an acrimonious relationship with her once they do."
Find the ideal nickname for William Denis Battershill (or someone you know) with our Free Nickname Generator.
Got any cool facts or stories about the name William Denis Battershill? We're all ears! Share your knowledge or experiences and help us enrich the story of William Denis Battershill. Drop your info in the comments!
No comments to display. Be the first to comment.
Hello there! I'm the passionate mind behind NamesLook & LotsLook Network sites, dedicated to bringing you insightful and intriguing content on every page. Discover more about me and the journey of NamesLook at About section.