# Francis Henry May

_British viceroy and colonial administrator (1860-1922)_

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Last updated: 2026-10-31

> Sir Francis Henry May was a British colonial administrator who served as Governor of Fiji from 1911 to 1912 and Governor of Hong Kong from 1912 to 1918.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 14 March 1860 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2607962#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Dublin ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2607962#P19))
- **Died:** 6 February 1922 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2607962#P570))
- **Place of death:** Clare ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2607962#P20))
- **Citizenship:** United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2607962#P27))
- **Occupation:** diplomat ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2607962#P106))
- **Education:** Trinity College, Dublin; Harrow School ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2607962#P69))
- **Positions held:** Governor of Hong Kong (1912–1919); Governor of Fiji (21 February 1911 – 25 July 1912); High Commissioner for the Western Pacific (21 February 1911 – 25 July 1912); Colonial Secretary (1902–1910); justice of the peace ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2607962#P39))
- **Awards:** honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong; Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George; Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George; Legum Doctor; Doctor of Civil Law; Knight of the Order of Saint John ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2607962#P166))

## Questions

**When was Francis Henry May born?**  
Francis Henry May was born on 14 March 1860 in Dublin.

**What positions has Francis Henry May held?**  
Positions held by Francis Henry May include: Governor of Hong Kong (1912–1919); Governor of Fiji (1911–1912); High Commissioner for the Western Pacific (1911–1912); Colonial Secretary (1902–1910); justice of the peace.

**Where did Francis Henry May study?**  
Francis Henry May was educated at Trinity College, Dublin, Harrow School.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Francis Henry May](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Henry_May) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q2607962](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2607962) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: The church of SS Peter and Paul in Clare - memorial - geograph.org.uk - 2073410.jpg by Evelyn Simak (CC BY-SA 2.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_church_of_SS_Peter_and_Paul_in_Clare_-_memorial_-_geograph.org.uk_-_2073410.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Francis Henry May". DigiNepal. Last updated 31 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/francis-henry-may. Retrieved 6 November 2026.