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1843–1997 British Crown representative
The governor of Hong Kong was the representative of the British Crown in Hong Kong from 1843 to 1997. In this capacity, the governor was president of the
Governor_of_Hong_Kong
British colony in East Asia (1841–1997)
Hong Kong was a Crown colony of the United Kingdom from 1841 to 1982, and a dependent territory from 1 January 1983 to 30 June 1997. However, from 1941
British_Hong_Kong
1997 transfer of Hong Kong from UK to China
The handover of Hong Kong from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the People's Republic of China occurred at midnight on 1 July
Handover_of_Hong_Kong
Second largest island in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Island is an island in the southern part of Hong Kong. The island, known originally and on road signs simply as Hong Kong, has a land area of
Hong_Kong_Island
Public university in Pokfulam, Hong Kong
University of Hong Kong in 1911. It is the oldest tertiary institution in Hong Kong. The university was established and proposed by Governor Sir Frederick
University_of_Hong_Kong
Executive authorities of Hong Kong
of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (commonly known as the Hong Kong Government or HKSAR Government) is the executive branch of the Hong Kong
Government_of_Hong_Kong
flag of Hong Kong from 1959 to 1997 was a Blue Ensign with the coat of arms of Hong Kong on a white disk. In Hong Kong, it is known as the Hong Kong flag
Flag_of_Hong_Kong_(1959–1997)
Military occupation during World War II
occupation of Hong Kong began when the governor of Hong Kong, Mark Aitchison Young, surrendered the British Crown colony of Hong Kong to the Empire of Japan
Japanese occupation of Hong Kong
Japanese_occupation_of_Hong_Kong
The region of Hong Kong has been inhabited since the Old Stone Age, later becoming part of the Chinese Empire with its loose incorporation into the Qin
History_of_Hong_Kong
Head of the government of Hong Kong
Government of Hong Kong. The position was created to replace the office of Governor of Hong Kong, the representative of the Monarch of the United Kingdom
Chief_Executive_of_Hong_Kong
One of the first battles of the Pacific campaign of World War II
The Battle of Hong Kong (8–25 December 1941), also known as the Defence of Hong Kong and the Fall of Hong Kong, was one of the first battles of the Pacific
Battle_of_Hong_Kong
Hong Kong meteorological agency
was established on 2 March 1883 as the Hong Kong Observatory by Sir George Bowen, the 9th Governor of Hong Kong, with William Doberck [sv] (1852–1941)
Hong_Kong_Observatory
De facto capital of colonial Hong Kong
The City of Victoria, (Chinese: 維多利亞市, or 維多利亞城) often called Victoria City or simply Victoria (Chinese: 維城), is an area in Hong Kong de jure and was the
Victoria,_Hong_Kong
Regional Flag of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China depicts a white stylised five-petal Hong Kong orchid tree
Flag_of_Hong_Kong
British politician (born 1944)
the 28th and last Governor of Hong Kong from 1992 to 1997. He was made a life peer in 2005 and served as Chancellor of the University of Oxford from 2003
Chris_Patten
Undergraduate student association
Hong Kong University Students' Union (HKUSU; 香港大學學生會) was a student union founded in 1912 and registered under the Societies Ordinance in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong University Students' Union
Hong_Kong_University_Students'_Union
International Airport serving Hong Kong
Hong Kong International Airport (IATA: HKG, ICAO: VHHH) is an international airport located on the island of Chek Lap Kok in western Hong Kong. It is sometimes
Hong Kong International Airport
Hong_Kong_International_Airport
Unicameral legislature of Hong Kong
Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, colloquially known as LegCo, is the unicameral legislature of Hong Kong. It follows China's
Legislative Council of Hong Kong
Legislative_Council_of_Hong_Kong
Administrator and diplomat from England (born 1935)
Commander-in-Chief and 27th Governor of Hong Kong (from 1987 to 1992). He served as Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, the British
David Wilson, Baron Wilson of Tillyorn
David_Wilson,_Baron_Wilson_of_Tillyorn
Governor of Hong Kong held the second-highest position during the British colonial rule in Hong Kong from 1843 to 1902. Although Lieutenant Governor of
Lieutenant Governor of Hong Kong
Lieutenant_Governor_of_Hong_Kong
Hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
The Peninsula Hong Kong is a colonial-style luxury hotel located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong. It is the flagship property of The Peninsula Hotels
The_Peninsula_Hong_Kong
Official residence of the chief executive of Hong Kong
official residence of the Governor from 1855 to 1997, when the territory was under British rule. Of the 28 governors of Hong Kong, 25 have used this building
Government_House,_Hong_Kong
British colonial garrison
Governor of Hong Kong also assumed the position of the commander-in-chief of the forces and the Commander British Forces in Hong Kong took charge of the
British Forces Overseas Hong Kong
British_Forces_Overseas_Hong_Kong
This is a list of flags used in Hong Kong. List of Macanese flags Hong Kong Basic Law "【我們信靠奶茶】「泰幽默」擊退「小粉紅」 泰港台三地網民籲組「奶茶聯盟」齊抗中國網軍". 立場新聞. 16 April 2020
List_of_Hong_Kong_flags
Secretary of Hong Kong (1985 to 1987), Acting Governor of Hong Kong (1986–1987), Hong Kong Affairs Advisor Jamie Atkinson (傑米阿特金森), cricketer, Hong Kong cricket
List_of_Hong_Kong_people
Public park in Central, Hong Kong
by Sir David Wilson, the Governor of Hong Kong at that time. It covers an area of 8 hectares and is an outstanding example of modern design and facilities
Hong_Kong_Park
Special administrative region of China
Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China. Situated on China's southern coast just south of Shenzhen, it consists of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon
Hong_Kong
Public university in Kowloon, Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU or HKPU) is a public university in Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong. The university is one of the eight government-funded
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong_Kong_Polytechnic_University
Cabinet of the Government of Hong Kong
Council of Hong Kong (ExCo) is the cabinet of the Government of Hong Kong, acting as a formal body of advisers to the Chief Executive of Hong Kong that serves
Executive Council of Hong Kong
Executive_Council_of_Hong_Kong
British politician, the 25th Governor of Hong Kong (1917–2000)
colonial official who served as the 25th Governor of Hong Kong, from 1971 to 1982. He was the longest-serving governor of the colony, with four successive terms
Murray MacLehose, Baron MacLehose of Beoch
Murray_MacLehose,_Baron_MacLehose_of_Beoch
1997 ceremony
The handover ceremony of Hong Kong in 1997 officially marked the handover of Hong Kong from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to
Hong_Kong_handover_ceremony
Public university in New Territories, Hong Kong
University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a public research university in Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong. Established in 1963 as a federation of three colleges –
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Chinese_University_of_Hong_Kong
Education in Hong Kong used to be largely modelled on that of the United Kingdom, particularly the English system. Since 2012, the overhaul of secondary
Education_in_Hong_Kong
Bilateral relations
between Hong Kong and Singapore. When Hong Kong and Singapore were both under British rule, some officials would serve as Governor of Hong Kong before
Hong_Kong–Singapore_relations
Public university in New Territories, Hong Kong
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is a public university in Sai Kung District, New Territories, Hong Kong. Founded in 1991, it
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Hong_Kong_University_of_Science_and_Technology
Bombay Army officer and colonial administrator
military officer and colonial administrator. He served as the first governor of Hong Kong from 1843 to 1844 and became a Lieutenant-General with the Bombay
Henry_Pottinger
Public university in Kowloon, Hong Kong
University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) is a public university in Kowloon Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong. It was founded in 1984 as the City Polytechnic of Hong Kong and
City_University_of_Hong_Kong
British administrator
Governor of Hong Kong at the time of the Japanese invasion of the territory in 1941. Born in British India, the son and grandson of senior members of
Mark_Aitchison_Young
Public university in New Territories, Hong Kong
of Hong Kong (EdUHK) is a public university in Ting Kok, New Territories, Hong Kong. The university was founded in 1994 as The Hong Kong Institute of
Education University of Hong Kong
Education_University_of_Hong_Kong
Wife of the 26th Governor of Hong Kong
native of Kent, England, and the wife of Sir Edward Youde, the 26th Governor of Hong Kong. She served as Governor's wife from 1982 to 1986 by virtue of her
Pamela_Youde
British administrator, diplomat and sinologist (1924–1986)
a British administrator, diplomat, and Sinologist. He served as Governor of Hong Kong from 20 May 1982 until his death on 5 December 1986. Youde was born
Edward_Youde
Topics referred to by the same term
Head of Hong Kong may refer to: Governor of Hong Kong Chief Executive of Hong Kong This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Head
Head_of_Hong_Kong
Road on Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
the Mid-Levels on Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. It is named after Arthur Kennedy, the seventh governor of Hong Kong. At the time of construction in 1876
Kennedy_Road,_Hong_Kong
British Army general and governor of Hong Kong
officer who served as Lieutenant Governor of Hong Kong (1843–1848). He was born the son of Solomon d'Aguilar (1752–1817) of Liverpool and Margaret Gillmer
George_d'Aguilar
Public university in Kowloon, Hong Kong
Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) is a public university with a Christian education heritage in Kowloon Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong. The university was
Hong_Kong_Baptist_University
British colonial administrator
resolution. He was the Colonial Secretary of Hong Kong from 1854 to 1859. He was the acting Governor of Hong Kong between May and September 1859. Caine was
William_Caine_(Hong_Kong)
Commander of the British Army in Hong Kong
in Hong Kong (CBF) was a senior British Army officer who acted as Military Advisor to the Governor of Hong Kong and was in charge of the Hong Kong British
Commander British Forces in Hong Kong
Commander_British_Forces_in_Hong_Kong
British colonial administrator (1821–1899)
a governor of Queensland, New Zealand, Victoria, Mauritius and Hong Kong and as chief secretary of Ionian Islands. Bowen was born the eldest son of the
George_Bowen
Secondary school in Hong Kong
schooling sparked a great deal of controversy with the Hong Kong Governor and religious leaders. On many occasions, the Governor personally scrutinized and
Queen's_College,_Hong_Kong
British colonial administrator (1875-1947)
colonial administrator who served as Governor of Hong Kong from 1925 to 1930, and Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Straits Settlements from 1930 to
Cecil_Clementi
claiming that he had confessed under duress, and also wrote to the Governor of Hong Kong David Trench, seeking clemency. Reform Club chairman Brook Bernacchi
Capital punishment in Hong Kong
Capital_punishment_in_Hong_Kong
British political economist (1792–1872)
and the fourth Governor of Hong Kong. He was appointed by Queen Victoria as emissary to Siam, later he was appointed by King Mongkut of Siam as ambassador
John_Bowring
The Hong Kong democracy movement is a series of political and electoral reform movements primarily led by the pro-democracy camp since the 1980s, with
Democracy_in_Hong_Kong
Riots against British colonial rule in Hong Kong
The 1967 Hong Kong riots were large-scale anti-government riots that occurred in Hong Kong during British colonial rule. Beginning as a minor labour dispute
1967_Hong_Kong_riots
British colonial administrator (1906–1999)
British colonial administrator who served as Governor of Singapore from 1955 to 1957, and Governor of Hong Kong from 1958 to 1964. Born in Edinburgh and educated
Robin Black (colonial administrator)
Robin_Black_(colonial_administrator)
University Building of the University of Hong Kong
The Main Building of the University of Hong Kong (Chinese: 香港大學本部大樓) is the oldest building of the University of Hong Kong. It is located on the main campus
Main Building of the University of Hong Kong
Main_Building_of_the_University_of_Hong_Kong
Hill in Hong Kong
the western half of Hong Kong Island. It is also known as the Mount Austin, and locally as The Peak only generally. With an elevation of 552 metres (1,811 ft)
Victoria_Peak
Private golf club in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Golf Club is a private golf club. It is home to the Hong Kong Open, a tournament co-sanctioned by the European and Asian Tours. Founded
Hong_Kong_Golf_Club
British colonial governor (1836-1912)
colony of Trinidad and Tobago, with Robinson as its first governor, a position he held until 1891. In 1891, Robinson was appointed Governor of Hong Kong, a
William Robinson (colonial administrator, born 1836)
William_Robinson_(colonial_administrator,_born_1836)
Area of Hong Kong
Chinese: 香港仔; lit. 'Little Hong Kong') is an area on southwest Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. Administratively, it is part of the Southern District. While
Aberdeen,_Hong_Kong
Indian politician
colonial major official serving in British India and in Hong Kong. He was acting Governor of Hong Kong in March 1882. Tonnochy was born in Bengal, India in
Malcolm_Struan_Tonnochy
Hong Kong (others being the Hong Kong Letters Patent 1960, the Hong Kong Letters Patent 1982, the Hong Kong Letters Patent 1991 (No. 1), and the Hong
Hong_Kong_Letters_Patent
Japanese general and governor (1886–1967)
Imperial Japanese Army and Governor of Hong Kong under Japanese occupation from February 20, 1942, to December 24, 1944. A native of Hyōgo Prefecture, Isogai
Rensuke_Isogai
Topics referred to by the same term
Leader of Hong Kong may refer to: Governor of Hong Kong Chief Executive of Hong Kong This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title
Leader_of_Hong_Kong
Principal official of Hong Kong
administration is the second-highest government official in Hong Kong, right after the Chief Executive of Hong Kong. When the chief executive is on leave, the chief
Chief Secretary for Administration
Chief_Secretary_for_Administration
English barrister
Hong Kong. During her time in Hong Kong, she patronized 67 charities and organizations. She was the author of Hong Kong Journal in 1997. Mary Lavender
Lavender_Patten
Wife of the 25th Governor of Hong Kong (1920–2020)
the wife of Lord MacLehose of Beoch, the 25th Governor of Hong Kong (1971–1982), and served as the chief hostess of Government House, Hong Kong during his
Noël MacLehose, Baroness MacLehose of Beoch
Noël_MacLehose,_Baroness_MacLehose_of_Beoch
Anti-corruption body of Hong Kong
廉政公署) is the statutory independent anti-corruption body of Hong Kong with the primary objective of combating corruption in both the public and private sectors
Independent Commission Against Corruption (Hong Kong)
Independent_Commission_Against_Corruption_(Hong_Kong)
Hospital in Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
May 1935 by the governor of Hong Kong, William Peel, and was officially opened on 13 April 1937 by Andrew Caldecott, governor of Hong Kong. The hospital
Queen Mary Hospital (Hong Kong)
Queen_Mary_Hospital_(Hong_Kong)
Military unit
Hong Kong Regiment (The Volunteers) (RHKR(V)) (Chinese: 皇家香港軍團(義勇軍)), formed in May 1854, was the only locally raised military unit in British Hong Kong
Royal_Hong_Kong_Regiment
Proposed legislation of Hong Kong
bill to arrest voices of political dissent in Hong Kong. There have been enormous city-wide protests against the bill in Hong Kong and other cities abroad
2019 Hong Kong extradition bill
2019_Hong_Kong_extradition_bill
Hong Kong in the 1970s underwent many changes that shaped its future, led for most of the decade by its longest-serving and reform-minded Governor, Murray
1970s_in_Hong_Kong
Municipal building in Central, Hong Kong
Hong Kong City Hall (HKCH, Chinese: 香港大會堂) is a building located at Edinburgh Place, Central, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. In the 19th century, the British
Hong_Kong_City_Hall
The following is a list of mountains, peaks and hills in Hong Kong. In the romanisation system used by the Hong Kong Government known as Standard Romanisation
List of mountains, peaks and hills in Hong Kong
List_of_mountains,_peaks_and_hills_in_Hong_Kong
British colonial administrator
administrator who served as governor of a number of British colonies, namely Sierra Leone, Western Australia, Vancouver Island, Hong Kong and Queensland. Arthur
Arthur Kennedy (colonial administrator)
Arthur_Kennedy_(colonial_administrator)
Liberalism in Hong Kong has become the driving force of the democratic movement since the 1980s which is mainly represented by the pro-democracy camp
Liberalism_in_Hong_Kong
English actress
and the daughter of Chris Patten, Baron Patten of Barnes, a prominent British Conservative politician and the last Governor of Hong Kong. She played a leading
Alice_Patten
The University of Hong Kong's main campus covers 160,000 square metres (1,700,000 sq ft; 40 acres) of land on Pok Fu Lam Road and Bonham Road in Lung Fu
Campuses of the University of Hong Kong
Campuses_of_the_University_of_Hong_Kong
British colonial administrator (1860–1922)
British colonial administrator who served as Governor of Fiji from 1911 to 1912 and Governor of Hong Kong from 1912 to 1918. May was born in Dublin, Ireland
Francis_Henry_May
Hong Kong (1800s–1930s) oversaw the founding of the new crown colony of Hong Kong under the British Empire. After the First Opium War, the territory was
History of Hong Kong (1800s–1930s)
History_of_Hong_Kong_(1800s–1930s)
Church
Church of Saint John the Evangelist is the cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of Hong Kong Island, and mother church to the Province of Hong Kong and Macao
St John's Cathedral (Hong Kong)
St_John's_Cathedral_(Hong_Kong)
British colonial governor and lawyer
Australia, Governor of Nova Scotia and Governor of Hong Kong. Several places around the world are named for him, including MacDonnell Road in Hong Kong and the
Richard_Graves_MacDonnell
1995 video game
Hong Kong 97 (also referred to as Hong Kong 1997 on the floppy disk cover) is an unlicensed shoot 'em up video game developed and published by HappySoft
Hong_Kong_97
Government-operated school in Hong Kong, China
stand and one of the second batches of the earliest government schools in Hong Kong. In 1878, Governor Hennessy advocated the enhancement of the English
King's_College,_Hong_Kong
British colonial administrator
at the request of Legislature and public bodies of the island, until 1897. On 25 November 1898, Blake was appointed governor of Hong Kong, a position he
Henry_Arthur_Blake
Funicular railway on Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
Tram is a funicular railway in Hong Kong, which carries both tourists and residents to the upper levels of Hong Kong Island. Running from Garden Road
Peak_Tram
British Army officer (1782–1862)
(1782 – 5 November 1862) was Commander and Lieutenant Governor of Hong Kong. Jervois Street in Hong Kong was named after him. Jervois served in the Peninsular
William Jervois (British Army officer)
William_Jervois_(British_Army_officer)
The 1950s in Hong Kong began against the chaotic backdrop of the resumption of British sovereignty after the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong ended in 1945
1950s_in_Hong_Kong
Elections in Hong Kong take place when certain political offices in the government need to be filled. Hong Kong has a multi-party system, with numerous
Elections_in_Hong_Kong
Chief Executive of Hong Kong since 2022
7 December 1957) is a Hong Kong politician and former police officer who is the fifth and current chief executive of Hong Kong since 1 July 2022. Originally
John_Lee_Ka-chiu
Historic market building in Hong Kong
market in Central, Hong Kong and the first wet market in the city. It is one of only two existing Bauhaus market buildings in Hong Kong, the other one being
Central_Market,_Hong_Kong
Hong Kong Affairs Advisers (Chinese: 港事顧問) were appointed by the Chinese government after the last Governor of Hong Kong, Chris Patten carried out his
Hong_Kong_Affairs_Advisor
Chinese tribunal (1946–48) of Japanese leaders
governor of Hong Kong and commander of various Japanese armies in China. Sentenced to death and executed in 1946. Hisakazu Tanaka: Former governor of
Nanjing_War_Crimes_Tribunal
British colonial administrator (1915–1988)
December 1988) was a British Army officer and colonial governor who served as the Governor of Hong Kong from April 15, 1964 to October 19, 1971 and was High
David_Trench
Historic site in Statue Square
Square and the City Hall in Central, Hong Kong, that commemorates the dead in the two world wars who served in Hong Kong in the Royal Navy, British Army and
The_Cenotaph,_Hong_Kong
5th Governor of Hong Kong (1824–1897)
became the 5th Governor of Hong Kong, then 13th Governor of Ceylon, and subsequently, the 14th Governor of New South Wales, the first Governor of Fiji, and
Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead
Hercules_Robinson,_1st_Baron_Rosmead
Independence movement in China
Hong Kong independence is the notion of Hong Kong as a sovereign state, independent from the People's Republic of China (PRC). Hong Kong is a special administrative
Hong_Kong_independence
Scouting organization in Hong Kong
Association of Hong Kong is the largest scouting organisation in Hong Kong. Scout training was first introduced in Hong Kong by Rev Spink of St Andrew's
Scout Association of Hong Kong
Scout_Association_of_Hong_Kong
Series of sit-in street protests
Occupy Movement, occurred in Hong Kong from 26 September to 15 December 2014. The protests began after the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress
2014_Hong_Kong_protests
British diplomat (1923–2010)
Airport Core Programme of Hong Kong. Major had enough of the compromising attitude of Cradock and the-then Governor of Hong Kong, Sir David Wilson, and
Percy_Cradock
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