When was Franklin Gimson born?

Franklin Gimson was born on 10 September 1890 in Barrow upon Soar.

What positions has Franklin Gimson held?

Positions held by Franklin Gimson include: Governor of Hong Kong.

Where did Franklin Gimson study?

Franklin Gimson was educated at Balliol College.

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Franklin Gimson

British colonial administrator (1890-1975)

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Sir Franklin Charles Gimson (10 September 1890 – 13 February 1975) was a British colonial administrator who served as Governor of Singapore from 1946 to 1952.

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Born: 10 September 1890 wd
Place of birth: Barrow upon Soar wd
Died: 13 February 1975 wd
Place of death: Pickering wd
Citizenship: United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland wd
Occupation: politician wd
Education: Balliol College wd

Positions held wd

Governor of Hong Kong

Awards wd

Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George

About

Gimson assumed the post of the Colonial Secretary of Hong Kong in December 1941. However, his appointment was interrupted by the Battle of Hong Kong. He became a prisoner of war when then Governor Sir Mark Young surrendered to the Imperial Japanese Army on Christmas Day 1941. After spending more than three years in Stanley Internment Camp as an internee, Gimson was freed in August 1945, upon the Liberation of Hong Kong. He formed a short-lived provisional government and briefly declared himself "acting governor", but this administration was soon replaced when Rear Admiral Cecil Harcourt established the military government following in September.

Gimson was the first Governor of Singapore from 1946 to 1952 and reinstalled the civil administration in Singapore. During his governorship, he witnessed the establishment of the legislative council and the executive council in 1947. His governorship was also marked by the increasingly unstable political situation which was provoked by the Malayan Emergency, and the controversial legislation of the Internal Security Act.

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When was Franklin Gimson born?: Franklin Gimson was born on 10 September 1890 in Barrow upon Soar.
What positions has Franklin Gimson held?: Positions held by Franklin Gimson include: Governor of Hong Kong.
Where did Franklin Gimson study?: Franklin Gimson was educated at Balliol College.

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