Sir Theodore Ouseley Pike KCMG (2 August 1904 – 27 December 1987) was an Irish colonial administrator and a rugby union international.
Sir Theodore Pike KCMG | |
|---|---|
| Governor of British Somaliland | |
| In office 1954–1959 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Gerald Reece |
| Succeeded by | Sir Douglas Hall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 August 1904 Thurles, Ireland |
| Died | 27 December 1987 (aged 83) Guildford, England |
| Citizenship | British |
Early life edit
Pike was born in Thurles in County Tipperary in 1904. In 1904, Ireland was a part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
- Rugby international
In his youth, Pike was a keen sportsman: he played rugby union, usually as prop. He was good enough to play to international standard and represented Ireland, by then a divided nation politically but still fielding an All-Ireland rugby team, for two seasons.[1] In 1927 and in 1928, Pike took part in 7 matches in the Five Nations Championship, playing against France and all the other Home Nations. In addition, Pike played for Britain in a test against Australia.
Career edit
Pike made his career in colonial administration, rising to become Governor and Commander-in-Chief of British Somaliland, now a part of Somalia, from 1954 to 1959. In 1956, he was knighted, as a Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George, to become Sir Theodore Pike.
Later life edit
Sir Theodore retired to Guildford in Surrey and died in 1987.
References edit
- ^ Theodore Pike player profile Scrum.com