Edgar Rennie Bowring
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Preceded byDaniel James Davies
Succeeded byPosition abolished
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byVictor Gordon
Edgar R. Bowring | |
|---|---|
 Bowring in 1894 | |
| 1st High Commissioner of Newfoundland to the United Kingdom | |
| In office 1932 – February 16, 1934 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel James Davies |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| In office November 22, 1918 – 1922 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Victor Gordon |
| Member of the Legislative Council of Newfoundland | |
| In office 1898–1908 | |
| Appointed by | James S. Winter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 17, 1858 |
| Died | June 23, 1943 (aged 84) |
| Spouse |
Flora Clift (m. 1888–1939) |
| Relations | John S. Munn (step-son) Benjamin Bowring (grandfather) Charles R. Bowring (cousin) |
Sir Edgar Rennie Bowring (August 17, 1858 – June 23, 1943) was a Newfoundland businessman, politician, and philanthropist. He served on the Legislative Council of Newfoundland from 1898 to 1908, and he was both the first and last High Commissioner to the United Kingdom from 1918 to 1922 and again from 1932 to 1934. Bowring is most well-known as the namesake of Bowring Park, which he bestowed to the city of St. John's in 1914.
