When was Cecil Clementi born?

Cecil Clementi was born on 1 September 1875 in Kanpur.

What positions has Cecil Clementi held?

Positions held by Cecil Clementi include: list of high commissioners of the United Kingdom to Malaya (1930–1934); Governor of Hong Kong (1925–1930); Governor of British Ceylon (1925–1925).

Where did Cecil Clementi study?

Cecil Clementi was educated at Magdalen College, St Paul's School.

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Cecil Clementi

British colonial administrator (1875–1947)

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Sir Cecil Clementi was a British 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 1934.

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Born: 1 September 1875 wd
Place of birth: Kanpur wd
Died: 5 April 1947 wd
Place of death: High Wycombe wd
Citizenship: United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland wd
Occupation: historian wd
Education: Magdalen College, St Paul's School wd
Spouse: Marie Penelope Rose Eyres wd

Positions held wd

list of high commissioners of the United Kingdom to Malaya (5 February 1930 – 16 February 1934)
Governor of Hong Kong (1 November 1925 – 1 February 1930)
Governor of British Ceylon (1 April 1925 – 18 October 1925)

Awards wd

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland
Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society
honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong

Questions

When was Cecil Clementi born?: Cecil Clementi was born on 1 September 1875 in Kanpur.
What positions has Cecil Clementi held?: Positions held by Cecil Clementi include: list of high commissioners of the United Kingdom to Malaya (1930–1934); Governor of Hong Kong (1925–1930); Governor of British Ceylon (1925–1925).
Where did Cecil Clementi study?: Cecil Clementi was educated at Magdalen College, St Paul's School.

Sources

Last updated 2 November 2026 · facts checked 3 November 2026

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