| Sir Cecil Clementi | |
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| In office 1 November 1925 – 9 May 1930 |
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| Preceded by | Sir Reginald Edward Stubbs |
| Succeeded by | Sir William Peel |
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| Born | September 1, 1875 Cawnpore, India |
| Died | April 5, 1947 (aged 71) High Wycombe, England |
| Spouse | Marjory Stubbs |
| Alma mater | Oxford University |
| Profession | colonial administrator, merchant |
Sir Cecil Clementi (Chinese Translated Name 金文泰) (1875 - 1947) was a British colonial administrator, who became Governor of Hong Kong. The Governor of Hong Kong ( abbreviated 港督 was the head of the Hong Kong Government, ex-officio Commander-in-Chief and Vice-Admiral Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Year 1925 ( MCMXXV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Year 1930 ( MCMXXX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display 1930 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Sir Reginald Edward Stubbs, GCMG ( Chinese Translated Name 司徒拔 (1876 - 1947 was a British colonial governor Sir William Peel (Chinese name 貝璐 born 27 February 1875 was a British colonial administrator who became the Governor of Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. Year 1875 ( MDCCCLXXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Kanpur ( Hindi: कानपुर Urdu: کان پور spelled as Cawnpore before 1948 is one of the most populous cities in the north India India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop Year 1947 ( MCMXLVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. See also High Wycombe Western Australia High Wycombe (hai ˈwɪk England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Alma mater is Latin for "nourishing mother" It was used in Ancient Rome as a title for the mother Goddess, and in Medieval The University of Oxford (informally "Oxford University" or simply "Oxford" located in the city of Oxford, Oxfordshire, England is the Year 1875 ( MDCCCLXXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Year 1947 ( MCMXLVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Hong Kong ( officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is a territory located on China 's south coast on the Pearl River Delta, and borders
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Early life and education
Clementi was born in Cawnpore, India on 1 September, 1875. Kanpur ( Hindi: कानपुर Urdu: کان پور spelled as Cawnpore before 1948 is one of the most populous cities in the north India India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. Year 1875 ( MDCCCLXXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common His father was the Colonel Montagu Clementi, Judge-Advocate-General in India. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country
Clementi attended St Paul's School and Magdalen College, Oxford. St Paul's School is the name of many schools with St Paul's School in London, (founded 1509 being the oldest Magdalen College redirects here see also Magdalene College Cambridge Magdalen College (ˈmɔːdlɨn "maudlin" is one of the constituent In 1895, he won the Hertford Scholarship (an honorable mention), and 1st class mods a year later. Year 1895 ( MDCCCXCV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year He subsequently won the Ireland and Craven Scholarship (an honorable mention) in 1896, and a Boden Sanskrit Scholar in 1897. Year 1896 ( MDCCCXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Year 1897 ( MDCCCXCVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common
He became proxime accessit (runner-up in examination) of the Gaisford Greek Prose prize in 1897, 2nd class lit. hum. and attained his B.A. in 1898. Year 1897 ( MDCCCXCVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common Literae Humaniores is the name given to the study of Classics at Oxford and some other universities Year 1898 ( MDCCCXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Clementi was also proxime accessit of the Chancellor's Latin Essay prize in 1899, and attained his MA in 1901. Year 1899 ( MDCCCXCIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common A Master of Arts ( Latin: Magister Artium) is a Postgraduate academic Master's degree awarded by universities in a large Year 1901 ( MCMI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting
Early Colonial Services
In 1899, Clementi was posted to Hong Kong, where he was a land officer. Year 1899 ( MDCCCXCIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Hong Kong ( officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is a territory located on China 's south coast on the Pearl River Delta, and borders Clementi further showed his academic prowess by passing the Cantonese examination in 1900, and the Pekingese examination six years later, in 1906. Year 1900 ( MCM) was an exceptional Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar Year 1906 ( MCMVI) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting
After serving as an Assistant Registrar General in 1901, Clementi joined as a member of the Board of Examiners in Chinese, in 1902. Year 1901 ( MCMI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Year 1902 ( MCMII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting In 1902, Clementi was seconded for special service under government of India and was created J.P. in that same year. Year 1902 ( MCMII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting A Justice of the Peace ( JP) is a Puisne Judicial officer appointed by means of a commission to keep the peace A year later, he was seconded for famine relief work in Kwang Si (Guangxi). Guangxi (or Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region;) is a Zhuang autonomous region of the People's Republic of China. A year afterwards, Clementi was appointed Member of Land Court, Assistant Land Officer and Police Magistrate at New Territories, Hong Kong, a position he served in until 1906. New Territories, abbreviated to NT or NT, is a region in Hong Kong excluding Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and Stonecutters Island Hong Kong ( officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is a territory located on China 's south coast on the Pearl River Delta, and borders Year 1906 ( MCMVI) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Due to his outstanding performance in the services, Clementi was promoted to Assistant Colonial Secretary and Clerk of Council, in 1907. Year 1907 ( MCMVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year While he was in that position, Clementi represented the Hong Kong government in the International Opium Conference at Shanghai, in 1909. Shanghai ( 上[[wikt 海|海]] is the largest city in China in terms of population and one of the largest urban areas in the world with over 20 million Year 1909 ( MCMIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting A year later, he became the Private Secretary to the Administrator at that time, Sir Francis Henry May. Clementi eventually became Acting Colonial Secretary and Member of both the Executive Legislative Councils of Hong Kong. He would remain there until 1912. Year 1912 ( MCMXII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year starting
In 1913, Clementi was appointed Colonial Secretary of British Guiana (until 1922), and of Ceylon (1922-1925). Year 1913 ( MCMXIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common British Guiana was the name of the British Colony on the northern coast of South America, now the independent nation of Guyana. Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka ( Sinhalese:, இலங்கை known as Ceylon before 1972 is an Island
Governor of Hong Kong
In 1925, Clementi was appointed as Governor of Hong Kong, a position he would serve in for five years, until 1930. Year 1925 ( MCMXXV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Governor of Hong Kong ( abbreviated 港督 was the head of the Hong Kong Government, ex-officio Commander-in-Chief and Vice-Admiral Year 1930 ( MCMXXX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display 1930 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Since Clementi was well versed in Cantonese and was a fan of Chinese culture, he had no problems communicating with local people.
During his tenure, a Hong Kong-Canton mega-strike that crippled the Hong Kong economy was resolved. Also, during Clementi's tenure, Kai Tak Airport entered operation (it would operate until Hong Kong International Airport entered service in 1998. Kai Tak Airport (officially Hong Kong International Airport from 1954 to closure The airport ran out of landing slots and parking bays and flights often had to be diverted Hong Kong International Airport is the main airport in Hong Kong. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) )
Clementi is remembered for ending the traditional Chinese "female maid servitude" system that often resulted in abuses of the maids by the employers.
He appointed Shouson Chow, a prominent Chinese merchant, as the first unofficial member of the Executive Council. ( Sir Shouson Chow ( Chinese 周壽臣爵士 1861 - 1959 was a Hong Kong -born businessman
Governorship of the Straits Settlements
After his tenure as Governor of Hong Kong ended, Clementi went on to serve as Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Straits Settlements, which included Singapore, and High Commissioner for the Malay States, from February 1930 to November of 1934. The Governor of the Straits Settlements was appointed by the British East India Company until 1867 when the Straits Settlements became a crown colony The Governor of the Straits Settlements was appointed by the British East India Company until 1867 when the Straits Settlements became a crown colony Singapore High Commissioner is the title of various high-ranking special executive positions held by a commission of appointment Year 1930 ( MCMXXX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display 1930 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1934 ( MCMXXXIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full 1934 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. This was his last post in the Colonial Services.
6 years later, in 1940, Clementi became the Master of the Mercers' Company. Year 1940 ( MCMXL) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full 1940 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Worshipful Company of Mercers is one of the Livery Companies of the City of London.
Personal life
Clementi was the nephew of the Rt. Hon. Sir Cecil Clementi Smith (1860 - 1916), Governor of the Straits Settlements and High Commissioner in the period 1887 to 1893. Rt Hon Sir Cecil Clementi Smith GCMG (1860 – February 6, 1916) was a British colonial administrator.
Clementi married Marie Penelope Rose Eyres, daughter of Admiral Cresswell John Eyres, in 1912. Year 1912 ( MCMXII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year starting The couple had one son, Cresswell, and three daughters. Air Vice Marshal Cresswell M Clementi CB, CBE (30 December 1918 - 26 August 1981 was the son of Cecil Clementi, governor of Hong Kong
Clementi died in High Wycombe, England on 5 April, 1947. See also High Wycombe Western Australia High Wycombe (hai ˈwɪk England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop Year 1947 ( MCMXLVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
Honours
- C.M.G., 1916
- K.C.M.G., 1926
- G.C.M.G., 1931
- K.St.J., 1926
- Fellow, Royal Geographic Society (F. The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is a British order of chivalry founded on 28 April 1818 by George Prince Regent (later George Year 1916 ( MCMXVI) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is a British order of chivalry founded on 28 April 1818 by George Prince Regent (later George Year 1926 ( MCMXXVI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is a British order of chivalry founded on 28 April 1818 by George Prince Regent (later George Year 1931 ( MCMXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1931 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem or Order of St John is a British -based royal order of Chivalry, and is Year 1926 ( MCMXXVI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. History Founding members of the Society include Sir John Barrow, Sir John Franklin and Francis Beaufort. R. G. S. )
- Member, Royal Asiatic Society (M. The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland (RAS was according to its Royal Charter of August 11, 1824 R. A. S. )
- Honorary Fellow, Magdalen College, Oxford, 1938
- Receipient, Cuthbert Peek award of the Royal Geographical Society, 1912
- Honours LL.D. degree, Hong Kong University, 1925
Publications
Clementi published several books:
- Cantonese Love Songs
- Pervigilium Veneris
- Summary of Geographical Observations taken during a journey from Kashgar to Kowloon (1907-8)
- The Chinese in British Guiana
- Elements in Analysis of Thought
- A Constitutional History of British Guiana
Place Names
Clementi has had several places named after him, such as Clementi Secondary School, Clementi Road, and the Clementi Equestrian Trail (formerly Sir Cecil's Ride) (金督馳馬徑) in Hong Kong and the town of Clementi in Singapore
See also
| Government offices | ||
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| Preceded by William Henry Manning |
Governor of Ceylon, acting 1925 |
Succeeded by Edward Bruce Alexander, acting |
| Preceded by Claud Severn, Acting Administrator |
Governor of Hong Kong 1925–1930 |
Succeeded by Sir Wilfrid Southorn, Acting Administrator |
| Preceded by Sir Hugh Charles Clifford |
Governor of Straits Settlements & British High Commissioner in Malaya 1930–1934 |
Succeeded by Sir Shenton Whitelegge Thomas |
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