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William Caine

British colonial administrator (1798-1871)

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William Caine was the first head of the Hong Kong Police Force, Colonial Secretary of Hong Kong from 1846 to 1854. He attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel prior to his secretary appointment. Caine was also the acting Governor of Hong Kong between May and September 1859.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Maynooth wd
Died
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Place of death
Granville Park wd
Citizenship
Kingdom of Great Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland wd
Occupation
politician wd

Positions held wd

  • Governor of Hong Kong

Questions

When was William Caine born?
William Caine was born on 17 March 1799 in Maynooth.
What positions has William Caine held?
Positions held by William Caine include: Governor of Hong Kong.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): William Caine · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q877000 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Captain William Caine.jpg by police.gov.hk (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 14 November 2026

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"William Caine". DigiNepal. Last updated 2 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/william-caine. Retrieved 15 November 2026.

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